Climate Change Data

Get Living PLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7,951 tCO2e (Total)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,142 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3,068 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:3,539 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:42,645,000 kWh (Total)
Water Consumption:485,885 m3 (Get Living obtained water)
Waste Generated:3,441 tonnes (Total)
Carbon Intensity:12.9 kg CO2e/m²/year (GIA) in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Social Value
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Re-baselined carbon, water, and waste footprint using 2022 data.
  • Completed CRREM analysis for all operational sites.
  • Completed deep retrofit study on an Olympic Plot Building.
  • Completed heat network optimization studies.
  • 74% reduction in landlord energy use through lighting upgrades at East Village plot No 1.

Social Achievements

  • Created a place-based needs tool in partnership with The Good Economy.
  • Hosted a careers fair at Elephant and Castle.
  • Ran the localised Inspiring Communities Fund at New Maker Yards and East Village.
  • Provided space at East Village for D-Lab.
  • Partnered with Hyper Studios to showcase local artists in Stratford.

Governance Achievements

  • Launched a new ESG strategic framework with objectives, five-year goals, and targets.
  • Created asset-specific ESG plans for 100% of operational assets.
  • Undertook ISO 14001 alignment assessment at East Village.
  • Established quarterly ESG specialist roundtable sessions with investors.
  • Improved ESG data management and reporting.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve science-based targets for 2030 to stay on CRREM aligned track.
  • All operational sites assessed against BREEAM In-Use by end of 2025.
  • Like-for-like carbon intensity reduction and energy use reduction targets for 2025 and 2030 (to be set).
Short-term Goals:
  • CRREM aligned pathways for 100% of assets.
  • Asset specific ESG plans with 2024/25 targets for 100% of assets.
  • Draft 5-year waste strategy prepared and agreed for portfolio.
  • BREEAM excellent on all landlord area fit-out, refurbishments and extensions.

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by resident behavior.
  • Waste management barriers due to council-determined bin systems.
  • Water scarcity risks, especially in southeast assets.
  • Data gaps and errors in energy and carbon data collection.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing resident engagement campaigns to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
  • Collaborating with councils to improve waste management.
  • Developing asset-specific water plans.
  • Investing in an ESG data platform to improve data quality and automation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: ESG survey for incoming suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • ESG survey for suppliers.
  • Modern slavery checks.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme heat, drought, flooding
Transition Risks
  • Build cost inflation, changing customer expectations
Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements, electrification, renewable energy transition

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, EPRA sBPR, SECR

Certifications: BREEAM In-Use (in progress for multiple assets), ISO 14001 (alignment assessment completed)

Third-party Assurance: EVORA Global Limited (Type 2 Moderate Assurance on energy and GHG emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed