- Climate change impacts (supply chain disruptions, physical risks, regulatory changes)
- Rising energy and raw material costs
- Changing consumer preferences towards sustainability
- Increased stakeholder concern regarding environmental impact
- Increased regulation due to climate change
Home from Home Empiric Student Property plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Home from Home Empiric Student Property plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.8K tCO2e/bed/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
3.8K tCO2e/bed/year
2023
Renewable Energy
51%
of total energy
Water Usage
35 m3/bed/year
2023
Waste
0.28 tonnes/bed/year
2023
Energy Use
4.5K kWh/bed/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.8K tCO2e/bed/year |
| 2021-01 to 2022-12 | 7.2K tCO2e (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 51% EPC B or better rating (2025 target achieved a year early)
- Installed over 225 smart panel heaters
- Completed BMS audits across the portfolio
- Sourced 100% of electricity from renewable sources
- 29.1% reduction in energy use at St Mary's, Bristol site with EcoSync installation
- Completed solar PV system reviews and remedial work at thirteen buildings
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- >55% of portfolio to be rated EPC B or better by end of 2024
- Reduce like for like energy consumption to below 4,250 kWh per bed by 2024
- Over 40% of the portfolio by floor area to be fossil fuel free by 2024
- Complete the conversion of a further 12 buildings to net-zero operations by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- >65% of portfolio rated EPC B or better by 2025
- Reduce like for like energy consumption to below 3,900 kWh per bed by 2025
- 50% of assets to be fossil fuel free by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2033 (Scopes 1 & 2), 2050 (Scope 3)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and SafetyMental Health and WellbeingEnergy ManagementProduct Design and Lifecycle ManagementEnergy Efficiency and ConsumptionSustainable PropertiesDiversity and Inclusion