Our global net zero strategy
We focused our efforts on capturing data and putting in place better collection processes and software to capture consumption relating to our buildings. In scope for 2023 reporting is data for 85 locations across our global portfolio, we occupy all buildings under lease from building owners.
Data capture and analysis has continued to be our focus.
A summary of initiatives undertaken in 2023 to support our net zero strategy include:
- Continued use of our data platform (Measurabl) to capture North American data resulting in improved accuracy.
- Application of our Global Occupancy Standard that has enabled the acquisition, renewal and fit-out of our workplaces to a high sustainability standard where relevant.
- Consolidation of office space (at time of office relocation) to reflect updated occupancy requirements and improved space utilization.
- Improved measurement of the occupancy of our workplaces using smart IT-enabled technology, to better understand utilization patterns. This informs energy efficiency measures e.g., adjusting heating and cooling demands where building technology allows.
- A reduction of our printer fleet by 50% delivering a saving in both paper and electricity costs.
In the near term, we plan to:
- Continue to communicate our sustainability story: To channel relevant, engaging and timely content to all our staff and key stakeholders.
- Continue to deliver a range of upskilling programs: To help our colleagues integrate sustainability concepts and skills into their daily work practices.
- Focus on improving carbon data and management: Quality data is key to managing our net zero strategy. We will continue to investigate and implement initiatives to improve and automate capture of high-quality carbon data.
- Undertake energy efficiency audits in our largest offices: To help drive the operational efficiency of our sites and optimize consumption.
- Maintain high fit-out and occupancy standards: New offices and fit-outs are not frequent but are significant to our carbon footprint when they occur.
- Address the carbon intensity of our value chain: 95%+ of our carbon footprint is located in Scope 3, but that remains the least understood and managed in our industry.
- Continue to reduce travel-related emissions: Challenge the way we travel and where unavoidable, low carbon options are to be prioritized.
- Take steps to understand employee commuting and home working emissions: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, and we need to understand how this impacts our carbon footprint.