- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19, particularly affecting recyclable materials
- Increased electricity intensity in Hong Kong portfolio due to government measures requiring increased air change and higher than average number of hot days
Link Real Estate Investment Trust
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-2022 reporting, Link Real Estate Investment Trust disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 120.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 9.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 111.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 48.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
120.7K tCO2e/year
2021-2022
Renewable Energy
1%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.7M m3/year
2021-2022
Waste
39.4K tons/year
2021-2022
Energy Use
250.8K MWh/year
2021-2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 9.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 111.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 48.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 15.1% reduction in carbon emissions intensity (Scope 1 & 2) compared to the 2018/2019 baseline
- Reached 86.5% green building certification coverage, compared to 71.2% in 2020/2021
- 4.0% reduction in general water use intensity compared to the baseline
- 6.7% general waste recovered/recycled, compared to 6.4% in 2020/2021
- 1,149 tonnes of organic waste recovered
- The Cabot (UK property) was 100% powered by renewable electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 25% reduction in carbon emissions intensity (Scope 1 & 2) by 2025/2026
- 5% reduction in electricity intensity by 2025/2026
- 100% green building certification coverage by 2025/2026
- 50% green lease adoption in Hong Kong and Mainland China by 2026/2027
- >10% housekeeping and security staff hired locally from underprivileged groups by 2026/2027 in Hong Kong
📅 Medium-term
- Net Zero carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2035
- 30% reduction in electricity intensity by 2035
- 100% renewable energy adoption by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero carbon emissions by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance