Thoughts on emissions categories for real estate companies

Greenhouse Gas Protocol
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Hi everyone

Which categories should emissions related to the construction and operation of a building or warehouse fall under for a real estate company that leases properties? Here’s my perspective:

3.1 Goods and Services
Goods and services for building management operations, including maintenance supplies or services, security, IT, software, etc.

3.2 Capital Goods

  • Purchased construction materials
  • Services provided by contractors for the construction

3.4 Upstream Transport

  • Transportation of construction materials
  • Transportation of contractors to the construction site

3.5 Waste
All waste generated during the construction process

3.12 End of Life for Sold Products

  • Emissions resulting from the demolition, recycling, or redevelopment of the building

3.13 Downstream Leased Assets

  • Fuel consumption for heating and electricity usage

What do you all think? I’d love to hear your opinions on this!

Kind regards
Jelte

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Hi Jelte,

That is also my understanding. And in year 1 all but 3.13 (if it is not yet commissioned) and from then onwards only 3.13.

All the best,
Steven

3

Hi Steven

Thanks for the confirmation!

Jelte