- Water consumption was 29% higher in 2023 compared to 2022
- Managed portfolio energy intensity increased 5% in 2023
- ‘Operational’ carbon footprint up 27% year-on-year (location-based; excludes embodied carbon)
- Increase in RIDDOR accident frequency rate (AFR) on our developments
Derwent London plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Derwent London plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.4K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 4.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.8K tCO2e; Scope 3: 7.2K tCO2e. 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
14.4K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
99%
of total energy
Energy Use
56.7M kWh
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). | 4.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.2K tCO2e |
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 | 14.4K tCO2e |
| 2016 | 19.1K tCO2e/year (total portfolio) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Energy intensity down 10% since 2019 on our journey to net zero carbon
- 99% of energy on renewable tariffs in 2023
- Received full planning consent for a c.100 acre, 18.4 MW solar park at Lochfaulds
- Scope 3, Category 2 (Capital Goods) footprint reduced to 799 tCO2e from 32,869 tCO2e in 2022
- Recycling rate across the portfolio improved to 71% in 2023 from 68% in 2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Continue to roll out LED lighting and PIR sensors across managed portfolio
- Incorporate semi-annual BMS checks into maintenance contracts
- Implement recommendations of 2023 ESOS assessment
- Progress removal of gas supplies from buildings
- Carry out double-materiality assessment
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero carbon basis by 2030
- From 2025: ≤600 kgCO2e/sqm embodied carbon for new developments
- From 2030: ≤500 kgCO2e/sqm embodied carbon for new developments
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance