Rouse
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2354.14 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1.9%
Scope 2 Emissions:9.6%
Scope 3 Emissions:88.5%
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Environmental Responsibility
- Employee Engagement
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Established a base year (2022-2023) for Net Zero emissions by 2050.
- Some offices are on 100% green electricity contracts.
Social Achievements
- 72% female workforce.
- Over 20 ethnic groups represented.
- 72% of promotions last year were female.
- Flexible working policies.
- Mental health support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Robust grievance resolution policies and procedures.
- 85% of employees said Rouse was a good place to work (2022 employee survey).
- 90% of employees felt part of a team (2022 employee survey).
- 90% of employees said they collaborate well with their peers (2022 employee survey).
Governance Achievements
- New Board established following investment by MML Capital Partners.
- Established an Audit & Risk Committee and a Remuneration Committee.
- Approved Equality & Diversity Policy.
- Created an ESG Committee to oversee ESG efforts.
- Review of compliance policies with Good Corporation resulting in an action plan for improvement.
- Approved a suite of updated governance codes and policies (Code of Conduct, Modern Slavery Policy, Whistleblowing Policy, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy, Gifts & Hospitality Policy, Relations with Public Officials Policy, and a Third Party Due Diligence Policy).
- Continued ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
- Continue to be an employer where employees can build their careers in a supportive, diverse and inclusive environment.
- Continue financial support of the Mitrataa Foundation.
- Ensure policies remain compliant and reflect business growth.
- Integrate compliance responsibilities throughout the business with regular training.
Environmental Challenges
- Inaccurate carbon footprint data due to estimated supply chain information and discrepancies in waste figures.
- Difficulty in reducing indirect carbon emissions in the short term.
Mitigation Strategies
- Engaged Sustainable Advantage for advice on global best practices for carbon reduction.
- Developed a detailed plan for reducing carbon emissions.
- Conducted surveys on employee commuting behaviours to target education and recommendations for emissions reductions.
- Working on understanding and addressing data discrepancies.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27701