Climate Change Data

Crown UK & Ireland

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:94% (as of end of 2023)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Net zero
  • Circular economy
  • Natural resources
  • Health, safety and wellbeing
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Employment and skills
  • Giving back
  • Driving the agenda
  • Supporting our communities

Environmental Achievements

  • 52% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions since 2019
  • 1 million kWh saved through electricity reduction measures
  • 98% reduction in Scope 2 emissions (market-based approach) through energy efficiency, onsite renewables, and renewable energy tariffs
  • 38% reduction in grid electricity consumption
  • Transitioned all but one site to renewable electricity tariffs
  • 7 electric vehicles in operation
  • 5 sites with solar panels
  • 10 tonnes CO2e emissions saved through site consolidation
  • 541,000 kWh electricity consumption saved through site closure
  • Increased recyclability of packaging from 40% to 99%

Social Achievements

  • 1,374 volunteering hours by staff in 2023
  • £5,900 raised for charity
  • Silver accreditation with The 5% Club
  • 8,444 voluntary, self-directed training hours delivered to employees in 2023
  • 78%+ employees recommend Crown as a great place to work
  • Developing a social impact strategy
  • Donated 5,772+ items through the Giving Back Project

Governance Achievements

  • Gold EcoVadis rating
  • Two A scores with CDP (Governance and Risk Management), B score overall
  • Sustainability goals integrated into staff performance measures

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2040 (Scopes 1 & 2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • 65% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
  • Set Scope 3 emissions target
Short-term Goals:
  • 45% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Measuring Scope 3 emissions
  • Developing a full Scope 3 dataset
  • Understanding equality and accessibility challenges in communities
Mitigation Strategies
  • Partnership with Normative for carbon accounting
  • Developing a Scope 3 emissions target in 2024
  • Working with partners to develop a plan to deepen positive impacts

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Training sessions with key suppliers
  • Focus on circular economy principles in procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, EcoVadis

Certifications: PAS2060 (carbon offsetting)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Crown Circulate program
  • SmART services (Crown Fine Art)
  • Carbon footprinting tool (Crown World Mobility & Relocations)

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold EcoVadis rating
  • Silver accreditation with The 5% Club