Derwent London PLC

Common Name
Derwent London
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Office
Employees
201
Ticker
DLN
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Derwent London plc is a prominent real estate investment trust known for its premium property holdings concentrated in central London, particularly within the West End and Tech Belt areas. This real e...

Derwent London's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Derwent London completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Derwent London has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. Derwent London's Annual Report 2024
a. Derwent London's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Derwent London's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Derwent London amounted to 5,441 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Derwent London decreased by 24%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Derwent London's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+43%-37%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Derwent London's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Derwent London were 2,736 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Derwent London reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Derwent London's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Derwent London's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Derwent London's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Derwent London reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,705 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Derwent London reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Derwent London's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 13.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Derwent London's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Derwent London 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Derwent London use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Derwent London reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Derwent London's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202407001.4 k2.1 k2.8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Derwent London's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Derwent London reported 26,052 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Derwent London includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Derwent London's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e+37%+225%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Derwent London's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Derwent London reported total Scope 3 emissions of 26,052 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 79.56% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.44% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Derwent London reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Derwent London's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 344.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Derwent London's Scope 3 emissions increased by 225.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Derwent London disclose?

In 2024, Derwent London reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Derwent London's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Derwent London's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 19,136 tCO₂e (73.45%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 5,324 tCO₂e (20.44%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,283 tCO₂e (4.92%)

Derwent London's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(20.4%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(4.9%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(73.5%)

Insights into Derwent London’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Derwent London reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,736 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 348 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Derwent London's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201005002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MMNJapan Real Estate InvestmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,627 tCO2eRevenue: $M 588Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$MDouglas EmmettYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,020Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MAlexandria Real Estate EquitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,050Scope 1 Intensity: 35.58 tCO2e/$MMMMindspace Business Parks REITYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,341 tCO2eRevenue: $M 286Scope 1 Intensity: 4.69 tCO2e/$MBXPYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,408Scope 1 Intensity: 3.71 tCO2e/$MMMMPACTYear: 2025Scope 1: 687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 629Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MFranklin Street PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 146Scope 1 Intensity: 7.71 tCO2e/$MHudson Pacific PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 952Scope 1 Intensity: 13.94 tCO2e/$MSociete de la Tour EiffelYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,044 tCO2eRevenue: $M 82Scope 1 Intensity: 37.02 tCO2e/$MNNNippon Building FundYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,897 tCO2eRevenue: $M 644Scope 1 Intensity: 6.05 tCO2e/$MHighwoods PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,929 tCO2eRevenue: $M 834Scope 1 Intensity: 2.31 tCO2e/$MCOPT Defense PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 753Scope 1 Intensity: 13.94 tCO2e/$MSociete Fonciere LyonnaiseYear: 2024Scope 1: 205 tCO2eRevenue: $M 259Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MKilroy RealtyYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,765 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,130Scope 1 Intensity: 4.22 tCO2e/$MUnite GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 376Scope 1 Intensity: 29.06 tCO2e/$MProdea Real Estate InvestmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 187Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MGORYear: 2024Scope 1: 360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 96Scope 1 Intensity: 3.77 tCO2e/$MEmbassy Office Parks REITYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,922 tCO2eRevenue: $M 468Scope 1 Intensity: 31.86 tCO2e/$MOrix JREITYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 352Scope 1 Intensity: 4.48 tCO2e/$MSL Green RealtyYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,991 tCO2eRevenue: $M 914Scope 1 Intensity: 4.37 tCO2e/$MGecinaYear: 2024Scope 1: 567 tCO2eRevenue: $M 889Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MKeppel REITYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 192Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MMERLIN Properties SOCIMIYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,422 tCO2eRevenue: $M 514Scope 1 Intensity: 4.71 tCO2e/$MVornado Realty TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 12.63 tCO2e/$MDerwent LondonYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,736 tCO2eRevenue: $M 348Scope 1 Intensity: 7.85 tCO2e/$M

How does Derwent London's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Derwent London reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.7 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Derwent London rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Derwent London ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Derwent London is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Derwent London's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Derwent London reported a total carbon footprint of 31,493 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 107.61% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Derwent London's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.69%. a

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