- Climate change poses a critical challenge, including physical risks (extreme weather, flooding) and transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts)
- Supply chain disruptions
CapitaLand China Trust
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CapitaLand China Trust disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 40.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 38.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 98.0K 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
40.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
3.0% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
695.4K m3/year
2023
Waste
8.1K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
88.6K MWh/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). | 2.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 38.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 98.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 43.0% reduction in carbon emissions intensity (compared to 2019 baseline)
- 36.0% reduction in energy consumption intensity (compared to 2019 baseline)
- 39.5% reduction in water consumption intensity (compared to 2019 baseline)
- Achieved 18.6% waste recycling rate in day-to-day operations
- Obtained 4 new LEED Gold certifications
- Purchased offsite renewable energy at Ascendas Innovation Towers and Ascendas Innovation Hub (3.0% of portfolio’s electricity consumption)
- Completed installation of 253 solar panels on the roof of Kunshan Bacheng Logistics Park
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emission intensity by 72% by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption intensity by 15% by 2030
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 15% by 2030
- Achieve 25% waste recycling rate by 2030
- 100% of existing buildings to achieve a minimum green rating by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change and carbon emissions reductionEnergy efficiencyWater managementWaste managementBiodiversityOccupational health and safetyHuman capitalStakeholder engagementProducts and servicesSupply chain managementDiversity (Board and Staff)Human rightsRisk managementBusiness ethics