FIBRA Macquarie México
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 3-star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Assessment, improving its score by 5 points from 2019 to 2020, and ranking 4th in the Americas | Industrial | Listed | Tenant Controlled peer group.
- Improved S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score across all CSA dimensions.
- Aligning 2019 Sustainability Report to GRI and SASB standards.
- Achieved two LEED Core & Shell certifications and six BOMA Best certifications. LEED Volume prototype approved for new industrial developments.
Social Achievements
- Implemented numerous hygiene measures to ensure customer health and safety in retail and industrial assets.
- Provided employees with resources for virtual work and wellbeing through the “MPA Contigo” program.
- Established care centers for women victims of pandemic-related domestic violence in retail assets through the “Contingencia Sin Violencia” program.
- Implemented ESG principles for suppliers.
Governance Achievements
- Added two new members to the Manager Board.
- Expanded Cybersecurity Risk/Management Strategy.
- Implemented Supplier Principles.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Maximize long-term value for certificate holders, staff, and customers.
Medium-term Goals:
- Benefit from a recovering retail sector and targeted remodeling works.
Short-term Goals:
- Continue strengthening customer relationships and service.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting the economy and business operations.
- Challenges in the retail portfolio due to restrictions on non-essential businesses.
- Sensitivity of financial results to exchange rate fluctuations (mainly dollarized leases).
Mitigation Strategies
- Drew on line of credit to strengthen cash position.
- Worked closely with customers, supporting them and implementing health and safety measures.
- Implemented remote work policies and safety measures.
- Maintained a conservative approach and ample liquidity.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- ESG principles for suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRESB, GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: LEED, BOMA Best
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:334,236 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:10 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,085 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:332,141 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:1.52%
Total Energy Consumption:805,388 MWh/year
Water Consumption:422,848 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:9.7 kgCO2e/ft2
ESG Focus Areas
- Business resilience and exposure to climate change risks
- Water security
- Client environmental impact
- Implement enhanced standards on safety
- Continuous oversight
Environmental Achievements
- Delivery of a new 183k square foot GLA industrial development in Monterrey, LEED® Platinum certified (first in North America)
- More than 400% increase in EDGE certified GLA, totaling 7.1 million ft2
- Increased green building certification to 31% of consolidated portfolio GLA footprint
Social Achievements
- MPA certified by Great Place to Work® with 91% approval
- Enhanced primary caregiver and secondary caregiver leave entitlements
- Introduced a permanent annual well-being day and two volunteer leave days per year for MPA staff
Governance Achievements
- 88% of Technical Committee comprised of independent members
- Separation of Technical Committee Chairperson and CEO roles
- Issuance of first sustainability-linked financing facility (US$660 million)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040
- Increase on-site solar and off-site renewable energy sources
Short-term Goals:
- Further alignment with TCFD recommendations
- Improve eco-efficiency and certify all assets under green certification programs
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on operational feasibility of clients and increased maintenance costs
- Environmental impacts from clients' operations
- Water scarcity in over 80% of portfolio locations
Mitigation Strategies
- Climate risk assessments and incorporation of eco-efficiency and sustainable design
- Collaborative initiatives with clients to enhance eco-efficiency
- Increased water efficiency in properties and rainwater capture/storage
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Principles for Suppliers
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts
- Floods
- Storms
Transition Risks
- Increased costs due to higher prices in materials and services
- Stricter regulation and emerging policy
Opportunities
- Higher resilience to climate change
- Improved energy security
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: LEED, EDGE, BOMA BEST, Green Lease Leader Gold
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- LEED® Platinum building prototype
Awards & Recognition
- Green Lease Leader Gold
- LEED® C&S v4 Gold certification
- EDGE Champion status
- Great Place to Work® recognition
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water Security
- Environmental Management
- Health and Safety
- Workforce Diversity
- Community Engagement
- Corporate Governance
- Sustainable Finance
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Sustainable Procurement
Environmental Achievements
- Increased water efficiency in properties
- Incorporated rainwater capture and storage in new buildings
- Adopted collaborative initiatives with clients to improve their environmental performance
- Implemented energy conservation, waste management and water conservation initiatives favored by clients
Social Achievements
- Implemented WHSE practices based on highest industry standards and a framework structured around continuous improvement
- Provided a comprehensive package of health and well-being benefits to employees
- Promoted social mobility by mentoring and hiring at-risk young people
- Developing a grievance mechanism for communities impacted by construction projects
Governance Achievements
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Program implemented
- Code of Conduct and Principles for suppliers implemented
- Maintain a culture of transparency and a corporate governance framework that closely aligns business management with customers’ and investors’ interests
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Transition towards net zero targets and mitigate asset-specific risks
- Adopt a public commitment in line with the Paris Agreement and deploy Net Zero plan
Medium-term Goals:
- Adopt portfolio-wide goals on sustainable building
- Apply sustainability standards and pursue green building certifications
Short-term Goals:
- Generate and procure renewable energy (rooftop solar projects)
- Increase water security for tenants (rainwater storage, wastewater recycling)
- Improve water efficiency and conservation in buildings
Environmental Challenges
- Over 95% of portfolio located in regions of high or extremely high water stress risk
- Over 55% of assets exposed to medium-high to extremely high flooding risk
- Environmental impacts from clients represent over 90% of the environmental footprint of the value chain
- Breaches to WHSE framework may require halting operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Carry out climate risk assessments and incorporating eco-efficiency and sustainable design principles when building or retrofitting assets
- Increase water efficiency in our properties and incorporate rainwater capture and storage in new buildings
- Adopt collaborative initiatives with our clients
- Implementation of WHSE practices based on highest industry standards and a framework structured around continuous improvement
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- ESG Principles for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water scarcity
- Flooding
- Extreme heat
Transition Risks
- Avoidance of stranded assets or loss of competitiveness of our portfolio due to effects of climate change
Opportunities
- Eco-efficiency and sustainable design principles
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI Standards, GRI Construction and Real Estate Sector Supplement (CRE)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 7
- 6
- 11
- 8
- 13
- 16
The report details how FIBRA Macquarie's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.