- Increased waste volumes due to increased workspace usage.
- Sporadic water invoicing making data collection challenging.
- Occupier data reporting inconsistencies.
IPUT plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, IPUT plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.6K tCO2e/year (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 848 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 973 tCO2e/year (location-based); Scope 3: 15.1K tCO2e/year (upfront embodied carbon) + other Scope 3 emissions. 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
34.6K tCO2e/year (location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
59% of total electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
68.6K m3/year
2023
Waste
2.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
43.1K MWh/year (electricity); 23267 MWh/year (natural gas)
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). | 848 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 973 tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.1K tCO2e/year (upfront embodied carbon) + other Scope 3 emissions |
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 | 34.6K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
| 2022 | 59.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 43% reduction in 2023 carbon footprint compared to 2022.
- Achieved an 11% year-on-year reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Completed and pre-let Unit 4, Quantum Logistics Park, pioneering sustainable glulam timber construction.
- Acquired 125 acres of land to plant over 116,000 native Irish trees, sequestering up to 12,500 tonnes of carbon.
- Achieved a 62% reduction in upfront embodied carbon compared to 2022.
- Generated 611,000 kWh of renewable electricity on-site.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy use intensity by 33% by 2025.
- Generate 1 million kWh of electricity from renewable sources by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 40% reduction in upfront embodied carbon intensity by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon portfolio by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResource efficiencySocial value