Climate Change Data

BuroHappold and Renew Culture

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Biodiversity
  • Water Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed a guide for making cultural buildings more sustainable, focusing on upgrading existing buildings to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Social Achievements

  • Brought together sustainability experts and cultural sector professionals to create a common standard for sustainability progress.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero carbon emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Many cultural buildings lack investment needed to upgrade fabric and services.
  • Limited control over buildings by some cultural organizations.
  • Short leases restricting opportunities for improvement.
  • High energy usage of performance halls and large spaces with variable occupancy.
  • Balancing heritage preservation with sustainability upgrades in historic buildings.
  • Funding limitations for capital projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Provides a clear path to sustainability through a three-step approach: Be Lean, Be Clean, Be Green.
  • Offers a Home Survey Tool to generate a Sustainability Plan, prioritizing actions based on impact and feasibility.
  • Categorizes actions into Easy Wins, Maintenance Projects, and Capital Projects.
  • Provides sector-specific guidance and challenges.
  • Emphasizes collaboration and knowledge sharing within the cultural sector.
  • Advocates for integrating sustainability into capital project goals and securing stakeholder support.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Higher temperatures in summer
  • Intense rainfall and flooding
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Rising energy costs
  • Changing building regulations
Opportunities
  • Implementing renewable energy sources
  • Improving building efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)

The guide's initiatives contribute to these goals by reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and promoting biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed