Acorn Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:966.16 Mt CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:9.16 Mt CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:957 Mt CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:28%
Total Energy Consumption:29.78 KWh/m²
Water Consumption:2.60 m³/M²
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.0097 M²
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental sustainability
- Social inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy use intensity to 29.78KWh/m² from 31.5KWh/m²
- Achieved 78% waste diversion rate
- Reduced water use intensity to 2.60m³/M²
- 28% of total energy consumption from renewable energy
Social Achievements
- Launched First Time Managers Program for employee development
- Maintained 100% health coverage for employees
- Achieved a Customer Satisfaction Score of 5.0 on a scale of 1-5
- Created 1857 jobs
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Committee
- Secured a GRESB 4-Star Rating for both I-REIT and D-REIT for the third consecutive year
- Ranked first in sustainability among peers for the second consecutive year
- Achieved EcoVadis Silver rating for the second consecutive year
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
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Medium-term Goals:
- Use above 25% renewable energy per asset by 2030
- Introduce renewable energy in all properties by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water use intensity by 10% from 2023 levels by 2030
- Reduce energy use intensity by 30% from 2023 levels by 2030
- Achieve 90% waste diversion rate by 2030
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 50% by 2030 from a 2023 baseline
Environmental Challenges
- Ongoing economic challenges
- Climate-related extreme flooding events
- Challenges in the construction approval process leading to project delays and cost overruns
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented renewable energy installations
- Implemented resource-conserving practices
- Developed strategies to build resilience against natural disasters
- Adhered to strict compliance with global standards on anti-bribery and corruption
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local SME suppliers
- Emphasis on sustainable procurement practices and materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (flooding)
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G2016, IIRC Integrated Reporting Guidelines (January 2021), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: EDGE, GRESB, EcoVadis
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Acorn's ESG strategy contributes to these SDGs through various initiatives detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- GRESB Overall Sector Leader designation
- EcoVadis Silver rating
- IFC EDGE Champion award in Africa
- IFC Best Developer in Africa award