- Exchange rate fluctuations
- Underperformance by portfolio companies
- Economic outlook
- Key risks identified at the portfolio company level
- Insufficient capital
- Inadequate IT system processes
- Insufficient protection from malicious IT attacks
- Non-compliance with legislation
- Loss of key individuals
- Financial risk management
Brait Public Limited Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Brait Public Limited Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 172.3K tCO2e (Virgin Active Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 28.5K tCO2e (Virgin Active); Scope 2: 143.8K tCO2e (Virgin Active). 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
172.3K tCO2e (Virgin Active Scope 1 & 2)
2024
Renewable Energy
0.0004% (Virgin Active)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.6B kℓ (Virgin Active)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 28.5K tCO2e (Virgin Active) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 143.8K tCO2e (Virgin Active) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 172.3K tCO2e (Virgin Active Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Virgin Active completed location based Energy audit, and Scope 1 and 2 emissions assessment. Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported as 28 497 TCO2 and 143 809 TCO2 respectively.
- Premier reduced energy consumption through upgrading technologies, plant consolidation, installation of occupancy sensors and LED alternatives.
- New Look reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 18%, while Scope 3 emissions reduced by 22%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Virgin Active: Implement energy management plan by close of FY2025
- New Look: Reduce carbon emissions by 42% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- New Look: Achieve Net Zero by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- New Look: Achieve Net Zero by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Food securityFull and productive employmentQuality educationGender equalityReduced inequalitiesResponsible consumption and productionClimate action