- Increased water usage due to Indluplace acquisition.
- Increased Scope 3 emissions due to Indluplace acquisition.
- Load shedding interruptions impacting tenants.
SA Corporate Real Estate Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SA Corporate Real Estate Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 166.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 148.8K 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
166.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
7.40%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.5M m³/year
2023
Waste
1.8K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
170.5K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 148.8K tCO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 166.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 220.6K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total carbon emissions by 15% (excluding Indluplace) due to improved recoveries and increased solar PV generation.
- Generated 14,003 MWh of renewable energy, saving R26 million in costs and 12,758 tonnes of CO2e.
- Retail properties generated 12% of their total energy requirement through renewable energy.
- Recycled 1,812 m³ of waste (1,812 tonnes).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase borehole installations at various properties.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Renewable EnergyEnergy EfficiencyCarbon Footprint ReductionWaste ReductionWater ConservationEmployee Well-beingEducation InitiativesBoard DiversityB-BBEE ComplianceEthical ConductCommunity Investment