- Reduced car park usage due to modal shift and development impacts
- Occupier failures (e.g., Wilko administration)
- Managing Scope 3 emissions (occupier energy consumption)
- Maintaining high occupancy levels amidst economic uncertainty
- Rising interest rates and inflation impacting consumer spending
Capital & Regional PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Capital & Regional PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.0K tCO2e (location-based excludes Gyle). By scope: Scope 1: 410 tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.7K tCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 6.0K 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
4.0K tCO2e (location-based excludes Gyle)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (shopping centres' landlord electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
92.6K m3 (Total C&R obtained)
2023
Waste
2.4K tons (Total amount)
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). | 410 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.7K tCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.0K 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 | 4.0K tCO2e (location-based excludes Gyle) |
| 2021 | 4.1K tCO2e |
| 2019 | 123.5K tCO2e/year (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 8% compared to 2022
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 35% since 2019 (location-based)
- 100% of shopping centres' electricity from renewable sources
- 12,627 trees planted between C&R and Snozone, offsetting 403 tons of CO2
- Improved EPC rating of three centres from D to B
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% compared to 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 80% reduction in operational carbon (scope 1 & 2) by 2036
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityCommunity EngagementGovernance