- Diverse regulations governing waste disposal across municipalities.
- Climate change presents physical and economic risks to the business and communities.
- Significant investment required to achieve net-zero GHG emissions.
Killam Apartment REIT
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Killam Apartment REIT disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 95.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 30.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 18.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 45.8K 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
95.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
0.280%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.4M m3/year
2023
Waste
7.9K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
367.1K eMWh/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). | 30.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 45.8K 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 | 95.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 70.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 41.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 49.4K tCO2e |
| 2019 | 27.4K tCO2e (2018); 20637 tCO2e (2019) (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
- Invested $8.8 million in energy-efficiency projects.
- Reduced total emissions by 4.5% and GHG intensity by 5.7% compared to 2022.
- Certified 14 additional properties under the CRBP, bringing the total to 33.
- Installed 255 additional EV chargers, bringing the total to 401 across 57 buildings.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Certify 50% of apartment portfolio by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 15% by 2030.
- Reduce carbon intensity by 15% by 2030.
- Produce a minimum of 10% of operationally controlled electricity consumed by our portfolio through renewable energy sources by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero operational carbon emissions.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance