- Increasing regulatory risks including building ordinances for energy efficiency.
- Potential reputational risk and market risk of lost tenants if buildings are unprepared for climate change.
- Physical risks such as storms, wildfires, and droughts.
Brandywine Realty Trust
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Brandywine Realty Trust disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 105.5 KtCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.1 KtCO2e/year; Scope 2: 100.3 KtCO2e/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
105.5 KtCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
65%
of total energy
Water Usage
753 Kt/year
2021
Energy Use
281.2 MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 5.1 KtCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 100.3 KtCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 105.5 KtCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 124.5K kgCO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy usage intensity by 32% from the prior year and 36.7% from the baseline.
- Reduced water usage intensity by 26% from the prior year and 31.1% from the baseline.
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity by 15.3% from the prior year and 34% from the baseline.
- Achieved one or more green building certifications in 53% of the portfolio.
- Joined UL Verified Healthy Buildings program
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water usage intensity 15% from 2018 to 2025
- Reduce energy usage intensity 15% from 2018 to 2025
- Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity 15% from 2018 to 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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