- 13% increase in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity (tCO2e/m2)
- COVID-19 impact on renewable energy projects and operations
- Increased electricity costs amid supply constraints
- Water resource concerns due to recurring droughts and degrading infrastructure
- High employee turnover (12%)
- Skills shortages
Redefine Properties Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-09 to 2021-08 reporting, Redefine Properties Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 566.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 34.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 528.7K 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
566.2K tCO2e/year
2020-09 to 2021-08
Renewable Energy
5.83%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.3M m3/year
2020-09 to 2021-08
Waste
7.6M kg/year
2020-09 to 2021-08
Energy Use
526.7K MWh/year
2020-09 to 2021-08
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-09 to 2021-08)
| 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). | 3.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 34.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 528.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020-09 to 2021-08 | 566.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 33.0K tCO2e (savings from solar PV) |
| 2016 | 751.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 6.25% reduction in consumption of grid-supplied energy
- 2% increase in installed renewable energy capacity to 26.3 MWp
- 10% reduction in water withdrawn from municipal and groundwater sources
- 123 Green Star SA certifications (2020: 101)
- 24 Existing Building Performance (EBP) certifications
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 3.76% (115 ML)
- Increase renewable energy generation by 3 MWp
- Reduce waste to landfill by 300 tonnes (5%)
- Implement TCFD framework
- Conduct water impact assessments on 12% of portfolio
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero operational carbon, water or waste in two buildings
- Increase Green Star SA certifications by 15 buildings
- Align net zero energy pathway with national determined contributions
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change and resilienceEnergyWaterWasteGreen buildingsBiodiversityStakeholder engagementCommunity involvementEmployee developmentResponsible corporate citizenshipHuman rightsTransformationGood governance