GLP Europe
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:262,990 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:479 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:50,165 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:212,346 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,255,485 MWh/year
Water Consumption:2,514 ML/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.0078 tCO2e/m² (GFA); 7.64 tCO2e/million USD (GAV)
ESG Focus Areas
- GHG emissions
- Energy management
- Biodiversity and land-use
- Climate change
- Water and wastewater management
- Green building and energy certifications
- Supply chain management
- Customer/tenant engagement
- Business ethics
- Corporate governance
- Local communities
- Labor Practices
- Occupational health and safety
- Diversity and inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- 285 MW renewable energy capacity added in 2022
- 463 total green building and energy certificates achieved
- 84% of construction waste diverted from landfills at two sites in Spain
- 700 MW of solar energy capacity installed
Social Achievements
- 1,292 individuals received health and safety training
- 6,510 workplace health and safety checks and audits performed
- $1.6 million donated to charitable organizations or through our foundation
- $3.02 million spent on local community development programs
- 100% of tenants were covered in tenant satisfaction surveys
Governance Achievements
- Communicated anti-corruption policies to 100% of GLP employees
- Zero cases of fines or non-monetary sanctions recorded
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Establish GHG emissions target by 2025 for Scopes 1, 2, and 3
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks impacting assets and operations
- Reducing carbon emissions across portfolio
- Managing water consumption in water-stressed areas
Mitigation Strategies
- Climate risk assessment and scenario analysis
- Life-cycle assessments (LCA) for new developments
- Investment in energy-efficient measures and renewable energy
- Water conservation projects in new developments
- Smart meters to monitor energy and water consumption
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- ESG policy integration into contractor management and procurement processes
- Background checks for new suppliers
- 100% of procurement budget spent on local suppliers in China
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Tropical cyclones
- Heatwaves
- River flooding
- Drought
- Sea level rise
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing
- Building codes and standards
- Investor expectations
- Green Finance
- Digitalization and Proptech
- Consumer preference
- Renewable energy growth
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Renewable energy generation
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, TCFD
Certifications: LEED, BREEAM, ENERGY STAR
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ToppBase CRBM sustainable pavement
Awards & Recognition
- ENERGY STAR Certification Nation
- Green Lease Leaders Gold recognition
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:339,135 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:33 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:118 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:338,984 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:33%
Total Energy Consumption:128,046 MWh (electricity), 78,172 MWh (gas)
Water Consumption:265,375 m³
Carbon Intensity:55 kgCO2e/m² (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse gas emissions and energy management
- Climate change
- Water and wastewater management
- Green building and energy certifications
- Customer engagement
- Business ethics
- Corporate governance
- Supply chain management
- Labour practices
- Occupational health and safety and well-being
- Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Preserving natural ecosystems, biodiversity and land-use
- Local communities
Environmental Achievements
- 12 Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) completed, bringing the total to 55 since 2019
- 312 kg CO2eq/m² average embodied carbon for new developments
- 55 kg CO2eq/m² GHG operational emissions intensity of our assets
- 61 assets with rooftop solar PV, corresponding to 53MW installed capacity and 49GWh of generating capacity
- 75% of GFA covered by an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) with energy class B or above
- 6 UK net zero buildings at construction aligned with the UKGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework Definition and verified by Planet Mark
- 6094 trees planted during 2023 in our new developments
- 16.2 MWp photovoltaic (PV) roof installation at G-Park Zevenaar, projected 78,227 tonnes of CO₂ reduction over 25 years
- 100% of on-site electricity needs from renewable sources in Poland
Social Achievements
- 83% engagement score registered in the annual colleague satisfaction survey
- 247 community engagement programmes delivered
- €166,673 raised during Charity Giving Day in collaboration with 57 different local charity entities
- 150 colleagues volunteered 570 hours across various charitable activities
- 0 lost day rate
- 38% women colleagues
- 29 nationalities across our colleagues
Governance Achievements
- 100% of our colleagues received training on Business Ethics
- 100% of new General Contractors screened using GLP’s pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) prior to contract signing
- Zero cases of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve BREEAM Excellent (or equivalent) for 90% of completed new schemes starting January 2024
Short-term Goals:
- Establish Science-based targets by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Data collection challenges due to dispersed systems and functions
- Climate change risks impacting supply chains, infrastructure, and communities
- Need to enhance supply chain human rights due diligence
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in technologies to facilitate data gathering and reporting
- Proactive incorporation of climate change risk assessments into business
- Establishment of decarbonisation targets for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
- Implementation of climate adaptation measures across assets
- New project launched in 2023 to strengthen supply chain human rights due diligence
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of new General Contractors screened using a PQQ
Responsible Procurement
- GLP Construction Procurement Policy emphasizing carbon footprint, embodied carbon, circularity, health and well-being, and ethics and governance
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme rainfall flooding
- Heat island effect
- Extreme summer temperatures
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Renewable energy initiatives
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD, Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM), UN Global Compact, IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures
Certifications: BREEAM, DGNB, LEED, Planet Mark
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
GLP Europe's commitment to affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation and infrastructure, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life on land.