Climate Change Data

EPP NV

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

Reporting Period: 2021-09 to 2022-08

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:250747 tCO2e/year (FY2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:2222 tCO2e/year (FY2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:60840 tCO2e/year (FY2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:187684 tCO2e/year (FY2022)
Renewable Energy Share:15% (retail 2022), 100% (office 2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Efficiency (Energy, Water, Waste)
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total GHG emissions by 9% from FY2019 to FY2022 (276,936 tCO2e to 250,747 tCO2e)
  • Achieved 15% green energy in total energy consumption for retail properties in 2022 (target was 15%)
  • 100% of office buildings sourced with renewable energy in 2022
  • 86% of office buildings and 89% of retail assets under operational control were certified with BREEAM
  • Renewed ISO 14001:2015 certification

Social Achievements

  • Launched Archiclima project in 5 pilot shopping malls focusing on biodiversity protection and water resource management

Governance Achievements

  • Incorporated climate risks and opportunities into the internal risk management system
  • Quarterly Board review of ESG performance and risk matrix
  • Monthly ESG status meetings with employees
  • 25% ESG component in 2022 long-term incentive awards for CEO and CFO
  • 20% ESG component in 2022 short-term incentive KPIs for CEO and CFO

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero operational carbon in all buildings by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 35% renewable energy for retail buildings by 2025
  • 100% recycling of industrial packaging waste by 2025
  • 100% of assets equipped with LED lighting by 2025
  • 100% of assets (common areas) equipped with water-saving taps by 2025
  • 75% of buildings equipped with photovoltaic panels by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions by 13,500 MgCO2e by end 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Rapidly changing environmental regulations
  • Heat stress
  • Forest/wildfires
  • Storms
  • Drought
  • Heavy precipitation
  • Flooding
  • Regulatory risks related to GHG emissions
  • Technological changes requiring adaptation for older assets
  • Reputational risks related to climate action
  • Market risks related to energy prices and availability of green technologies
Mitigation Strategies
  • Improving energy efficiency (LED lighting, BMS system modernization, CO2 control systems, PV panels)
  • Switching to renewable energy sources
  • Green building practices and BREEAM/WELL certifications
  • Improving waste management and aiming for 100% recycling
  • Developing a comprehensive water management strategy
  • Developing a long-term water strategy considering ESRS E3
  • Implementing a comprehensive adaptation plan
  • Further reducing carbon footprint
  • Integrating low-carbon technologies
  • Awareness building and information campaigns
  • Finetuning climate risk management
  • Enhancing climate-related disclosures

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heat stress
  • Forest/wildfires
  • Storms (extratropical, tornadoes, hail)
  • Drought
  • Heavy precipitation
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory risks (GHG emission limits)
  • Technological changes
  • Reputational risks
  • Market risks (energy prices, green tech availability)
Opportunities
  • Transition to renewable energy
  • Improved resource efficiency
  • Sustainable finance

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, BREEAM

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Polska spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp. k.