- Climate change, scarcity of resources, and social cohesion.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Achieving Scope 3 emission reductions.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.1M tCO2e/year (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 15.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 102.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.0M 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
3.1M tCO2e/year (location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
71% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
5.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
108.1K tons/year (retail only)
2023
Energy Use
592.8K 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). | 15.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 102.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.0M tCO2e/year |
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 | 3.1M tCO2e/year (location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by -81.1% (Scopes 1 & 2) and -42.7% (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) by 2023 from a 2015 baseline.
- Reduced energy intensity by -30.1% by 2023 from a 2015 baseline.
- Achieved 44% recycling rate by 2023.
- Reduced water consumption intensity by -13% by 2023 from a 2019 baseline.
- 100% of major development projects achieved BREEAM Excellent or equivalent certification.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by -20% per footfall by 2030.
- Zero waste to landfill by 2025.
- 100% of assets in water stressed areas to implement water reuse solutions by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by -90% (Scopes 1 & 2) and -50% (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) by 2030.
- Achieve 70% recycling rate by 2030.
- 100% of exposed assets implement risk mitigation measures by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (Scopes 1, 2 & 3).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental TransitionSustainable ExperiencesThriving Communities