Climate Change Data

m3architecture

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-20 to 2024-25)

Reporting Period: 2019-20 to 2024-25

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:165.4 tCO2e (2019/20); 61.2 tCO2e (2024/25 target)
Scope 1 Emissions:3.5 tCO2e (2019/20); 8.1 tCO2e (2023/24 target)
Scope 2 Emissions:41.1 tCO2e (2019/20); 63.1 tCO2e (2024/25 target)
Scope 3 Emissions:120.8 tCO2e (2019/20); 43.1 tCO2e (2025-30 target)
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

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Social Equity
  • Sustainable Materials
  • First Nations Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Carbon Neutral certification by Climate Active since 2019.
  • Reduced Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 62.9% from 2019/20 to 2024/25 (target).

Social Achievements

  • Developed a First Nations Protocol for engaging with First Nations peoples on projects.
  • Advocates for the inclusion of First Nations businesses in design, construction, and maintenance.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) working group to review, maintain, and improve sustainability practices.
  • Developed a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) outlining the firm's approach to sustainable outcomes.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with Australian Government targets).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a 40% reduction in total emissions by 2022/23.
  • Achieve a 76.1% reduction in total emissions by 2025-30.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce electricity use by implementing remote switch on/off of PCs and changing PC updates to Tuesday mornings.
  • Reduce paper use by defaulting to double-sided print settings.

Environmental Challenges

  • Balancing the cost of sustainability initiatives with client budgets.
  • Encouraging client adoption of higher sustainability benchmarks.
  • Limited data on the total energy performance of the live portfolio.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) with a benchmark based on existing practices, AIA awards criteria, and minimum GreenStar initiatives.
  • Advocating for clients to achieve and exceed the SAP benchmark.
  • Implementing a data collection process to track energy performance of new projects.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Selection of locally manufactured products
  • Use of locally skilled labour
  • Review of material accreditation based on GreenStar Product Framework

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Architects Declare, Climate Active, GreenStar

Certifications: Climate Active Carbon Neutral

Third-party Assurance: Climate Active

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable building practices, and engaging with First Nations communities.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed