UPP

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-09 to 2022-08)

Total Carbon Emissions:40,420 tCO2e (2020/21); 31,005 tCO2e (2021/22)

Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)

Total Energy Consumption:118,985 MWh (2020/21); 122,914 MWh (2021/22)

Water Consumption:1,185,851 m3 (2020/21); 1,284,667 m3 (2021/22)

Waste Generated:3233 tons (2021/22)

Carbon Intensity:2.66 kgCO2e/bed day (2021/22)

5% reduction in energy achieved in 2021/22
Achieved 36% waste recycling rate across portfolio in 2021/22
Clydesdale & Birks village development at the University of Exeter designed to Passivhaus and WELL communities standards
East Park development delivered to BREEAM excellent standard
East Park development achieved 90% diversion from landfill
10% Biodiversity Net Gain included within successful Clydesdale Birks Design
80% of East Park planting on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list
100% energy directly procured from REGO approved suppliers
Scope 3 emissions reduced due to significant reduction in emissions associated with construction and capital goods

Established formal wellbeing programmes for staff
Trained over 180 staff in mental health awareness
Over 80 mental health first aiders across the business
Launched new corporate values and behaviours, including a value dedicated to Respect
Created a diversity data dashboard
Developed a new leadership development programme for frontline leaders with a module dedicated on developing an inclusive culture
Implemented mandatory training on bullying and harassment
Invested over £315,000 on staff training and development
Creation of supply chain charter
Student Welfare Audit
Procurement Audit
Delivered over £479,000 of social value across England and Wales in 2021/22

Developed and published a sustainable procurement charter
Established a formal ESG Forum
Undertook a Board Effectiveness Evaluation
Ensured Business Ethics are aligned to the principles of the Quoted Companies Alliance Code
Delivered a Risk Management Framework
Updated the full suite of Board Committee Terms of Reference
First sustainability report published in accordance with GRI Standards

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

50% reduction in emissions across scopes 1&2 by 2030
20% reduction in water intensity per bed day (compared to 21/22)
Zero waste to landfill
Average 60% of waste recycled across portfolio
Designed to minimum BREEAM Excellent, or equivalent, on all new development projects
90% construction waste diversion from landfill
Minimum 70% recycled content in specified FF&E
10% Biodiversity net gain across portfolio (compared to 21/22)
Balanced gender split in management and leadership roles
Improved representation of protected characteristics in leadership and management roles
15% of 2030 staff trained as mental health first aiders
50% of 2030 staff trained in mental health awareness
40% of 2030 staff received health checks within two years
All buildings designed for safety and security
75% of residents feel part of the residential community
Creation of pathway into employment at UPP for vulnerable people
Supporting employability of students and the local community
25% of Senior and Leadership roles internal appointments
50% of staff (FTE) to have used volunteering days
£100,000 raised and matched from staff fundraising
Invest over £3m into the UPP Foundation
£6 Million of social value created
100% of all strategic suppliers to sign up to UPP’s Procurement Charter
Embed Employee Voice on sustainability
Elevating best practice through adopting ISA Standard
Integrate ESG into the long-term value creation
Reach a score of 85 on GRESB

Short-term Goals:

5% reduction in carbon emissions per bed day (compared to 21/22)
5% reduction in water intensity per bed day (compared to 21/22)
Average 40% of waste recycled across portfolio
Minimum 50% diversion from landfill across portfolio
Designed to minimum BREEAM Excellent, or equivalent, on all new development projects
80% waste diversion from landfill across all construction projects
Publish biodiversity policy
Validation of biodiversity baseline
Launch biodiversity partnership/fund
Establishment of Network Groups
Implementation of EDI plan
15% of staff trained as mental health first aiders
20% staff trained in mental health awareness
20% of staff received health checks
Pilot homelessness/NEETS programme launched
£30,000 raised
500 volunteering hours completed
£270,000 grant to UPPF plus in-kind MOU to be agreed by UPP/ UPPF

Developed a new student experience framework
Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2035
Implemented various water reduction initiatives
Implemented various waste reduction initiatives
Implemented various biodiversity enhancement initiatives
Developed a new EDI roadmap
Implemented various health, safety and wellbeing initiatives
Implemented various jobs and skills initiatives
Implemented various community engagement initiatives
Developed a sustainable procurement charter
Established an ESG Forum
Implemented robust targets, data transparency, external evaluation and accreditation

Supplier Audits: 34 Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers assessed

Frameworks Used: GRI, GRESB, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: FBRH Consultants Ltd