- Increased flood risk
- Increased risk of homes overheating
- Increased number of complaints
- Gas and electrical safety compliance below 100% due to access issues
- Damp and condensation mould (DCM) cases
Platform Housing Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, Platform Housing Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 175.7K tCO2e (excluding homeworking). By scope: Scope 1: 3.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 166.5K 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
175.7K tCO2e (excluding homeworking)
2023-2024
Waste
465 tons
2023-2024
Energy Use
30.1M kWh
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| 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). | 3.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 166.5K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 175.7K tCO2e (excluding homeworking) |
| 2021-2022 | 165.8K tCO2e (2021); 177235 tCO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced average CO2 emissions per home from 1.81 tCO2/year to 1.78 tCO2/year (a total saving of 530 tCO2)
- Increased homes with EPC certificates from 95% to 96%
- Carried out 130 retrofit energy improvement measures, including heat pumps, solar PV systems, and external wall insulation, improving homes' SAP scores from an average of 52 (EPC E) to 82 (EPC B) and saving customers approximately £300/year on energy bills
- Reduced waste from Platform Property Care to 465 tonnes (from 475 tonnes), with only 7.1% going to landfill (down from 6.9%)
- Repaired 70% of double-glazed windows instead of replacing them, saving approximately 50 tons of waste glass
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete a Retrofit Strategy
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve EPC C for all homes by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEcology & Resource ManagementAffordability and SecurityBuilding Safety and QualityResident VoiceResident SupportPlacemaking and CommunityStructure and GovernanceStaff WellbeingSupply Chain