Gatehouse Investment Management
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024-2027)
Reporting Period: 2024-2027
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental stewardship
- Social impact
- Responsible Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Retrofitted 11 homes to achieve EPC B rating or higher, one achieving 89/91
- Increased number of new homes with energy and water efficiency products, EV charging points and solar panels
- Implemented fob key systems reducing transportation emissions
Social Achievements
- Introduced a multifaceted wellbeing concept for employees focusing on financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
- Provided employee well-being benefits: Private Dental, Private Medical, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance
- Supported wellbeing and sustainable events for tenants
Governance Achievements
- Established a dedicated ESG Working Group to oversee ESG programmes and goals
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero carbon in homes and supply chain before 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Operational Net Zero carbon by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 20% (Year 2 & 3)
- Plant 1,000 trees annually
- Introduce green clauses in 25%, 50%, and 100% of tenant contracts (Years 1-3)
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing supply chain emissions (Scope 3)
- Managing climate risk (flooding)
- Reducing tenant energy and water consumption
Mitigation Strategies
- Engaging supply chain to understand Scope 3 emissions
- Incorporating flood resilience into design and construction
- Promoting smart energy and water meters, 'green clause' in tenancy contracts, and providing green living advice
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Investing in low carbon products and materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, UN SDGs
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 11
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.