Unite Group PLC
Unite Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Unite Group 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).
Unite Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Unite Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Unite Group amounted to 42,714 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 Unite Group decreased by 1.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Unite Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unite Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Unite Group were 10,914 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Unite Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Unite Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unite Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Unite Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Unite Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,867 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 31,800 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Unite Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Unite Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 29.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unite Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Unite Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Unite Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Unite Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Unite Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Unite Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Unite Group reported 74,166.21 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 Unite Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Unite Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unite Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Unite Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 74,166.21 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 69.62% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.38% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Unite Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Unite Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 49.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unite Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Unite Group disclose?
In 2024, Unite Group reported emissions for 8 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 Unite Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Unite Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 24,282 tCO₂e (32.74%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 18,526.48 tCO₂e (24.98%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 11,680.53 tCO₂e (15.75%)
Unite Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Unite Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Unite Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,914 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 376 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 29.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Unite Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Unite Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Unite Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 29.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.58 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Unite Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Unite Group ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Unite Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Unite Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Unite Group reported a total carbon footprint of 116,880.21 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.01% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Unite Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 27.21%. a