- Climate change risks to buildings
- GHG emissions from construction activities
- Waste generation from construction mock-ups
- Maintaining high OHS standards across construction sites
Wheelock and Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018 reporting, Wheelock and Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 275 tCO2e/year (HQ). By scope: Scope 1: 0 tCO2e/year (HQ); Scope 2: 224 tCO2e/year (HQ); Scope 3: 50 tCO2e/year (HQ). 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
275 tCO2e/year (HQ)
2018
Waste
10.5 tons/year (HQ)
2018
Energy Use
284.0K kWh/year (HQ)
2018
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018)
| 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). | 0 tCO2e/year (HQ) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 224 tCO2e/year (HQ) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 50 tCO2e/year (HQ) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 275 tCO2e/year (HQ) |
| 2017 | 404 tCO2e/year (HQ) |
| 2016 | 397 tCO2e (WAC & WPL HQ) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy consumption at Wheelock headquarters by 9.9% compared to the 2015 baseline year.
- Reduced energy intensity at Wheelock headquarters by 28.9% compared to the 2015 baseline year.
- 100% of construction floor area in the entire portfolio certified with BEAM Plus standards or under application.
- Four managed buildings received ISO 14001 certifications.
- Reduced carbon intensity by 38.5% at HQ and 2% at construction sites.
- Reduced waste intensity by 25.2% at HQ and 35% at construction sites.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption at HQ by 10% by 2020 (compared to 2015)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 3% reduction in GHG emissions from 2015 levels by 2020.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental performanceYouth developmentArt developmentCommunity investmentOccupational health and safetyInnovation