Landsec — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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Landsec acquired a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE for £490m (£455m initial), delivering 7.5% income return with 10%+ IRR. Part of £629m of major retail acquisitions during the year.
sustainability_report p.17
Strategic objective to release £2bn of capital from offices to fund residential by FY30, scale back office-led development by at least half, and establish £2bn+ residential platform.
sustainability_report p.4
Took full control of MediaCity estate in October 2024 by acquiring residual 25% stake for £84m. Allocation for 2,700 homes at Phase 2 land.
sustainability_report p.17
Refinanced £2.25bn RCF and issued £350m 10-year green bond during FY25.
sustainability_report p.28
Sold £496m during year (£400m hotel portfolio + £96m other non-core) and £159m of retail parks since year-end. Phased exit from non-core assets.
sustainability_report p.18
Landsec targets net zero emissions by 2040, with a near-term target to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019/20 baseline, and a long-term target of 90% reduction by 2040.
sustainability_report p.36
Reduce average embodied carbon by 50% compared with a typical building by 2030. Tracking 41% reduction across development pipeline currently.
sustainability_report p.36
2023· 13 events
Set target to reduce average upfront embodied carbon by 50% compared with a typical building by 2030, targeting <500 kgCO2e/m2 for offices and <400 kgCO2e/m2 for residential. 40% reduction achieved in reporting year.
sustainability_report p.215
Updated SBTi targets now cover all reported Scope 3 emissions including development pipeline, supply chain and customers (downstream leased assets). Categories 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 are excluded as not applicable.
sustainability_report p.9
Landsec published its new nature strategy in 2024 and reported against TNFD recommendations for the first time, signing up as a TNFD Early Adopter following September 2023 publication.
sustainability_report p.31
Emissions from Capital Goods increased 38% vs prior year due to a combination of portfolio projects, refurbishment works and inflation, which impacts the proportion of emissions estimated based on procurement spend.
sustainability_report p.9
In March 2023, Landsec updated its science-based carbon reduction targets to align with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, committing to reduce all direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1, 2 and all relevant Scope 3) by 47% by 2030 and 90% by 2040, from a 2019/20 baseline, with net zero by 2040. Expanded coverage to all Scope 3 categories including supply chain, development pipeline and customers.
sustainability_report p.218
As part of the SBTi Net-Zero Standard alignment, Landsec changed its baseline from 2013/14 to 2019/20. New baseline covers all Scope 1, 2 and applicable Scope 3 categories, totalling ~300,338 tCO2e.
sustainability_report p.225
Scope 3 inventory expanded to cover purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, waste, business travel, employee commuting and downstream leased assets — covering 90% of Landsec's total carbon footprint.
sustainability_report p.224
Following publication of TNFD recommendations in September 2023, Landsec signed up as Adopter and published its first TNFD statement. Launched 'Let Nature In' nature strategy with site-specific Nature Action Plans.
sustainability_report p.79
Divestment of two assets during the reporting period reduced Scope 1+2 emissions by 297 tCO2e (~2.2% of prior-year total).
sustainability_report p.178
EY provided limited assurance under ISAE 3000 on 100% of reported Scope 1, Scope 2 (location and market) and Scope 3 emissions for the reporting year, plus other sustainability data points.
sustainability_report p.172
Near-Term: reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019/20 baseline. Long-Term: reduce by 90% by 2040.
sustainability_report p.3
Reduce average embodied carbon by 50% compared with a typical building by 2030 (vs GLA Whole Life Carbon Guidance baselines).
sustainability_report p.3
In March 2023, Landsec updated carbon reduction targets to align with SBTi Net-Zero Standard. Baseline updated from 2013/14 to 2019/20. Near-term: -47% absolute Scope 1,2,3 by 2030; long-term: -90% by 2040 (net zero by 2040). Targets now cover all Scope 3 categories.
sustainability_report p.9
2022· 8 events
Share of primary data relating to tenant energy usage increased from 44% to 57% this year, increasing accuracy of Scope 3 Category 13 (Downstream leased assets) reporting.
sustainability_report p.12
New target introduced: reduce average embodied carbon by 50% compared with a typical building by 2030 by prioritising asset retention, smart design and sustainable materials. Performance to be reported next year.
sustainability_report p.3
EY provided limited assurance covering Scope 1, 2 and all disclosed Scope 3 categories, energy, water, waste, safety and social value metrics for FY2021/22.
sustainability_report p.49
The figures for Retail and Other have been restated from previous years due to changes in those portfolios as retail parks were previously reported under Retail. This year retail parks are reported under Other. Affects segment-level historical comparisons.
sustainability_report p.13
Capital Goods emissions for 2021/22 and 2022/23 have been restated due to previously double-counting emissions for one development project.
sustainability_report p.9
Scope 1 (refrigerant gases) emissions for 2022/23 have been restated due to a change in the refrigerant gas data collection methodology — now reported based on input date into the reporting system, previously based on delivery date.
sustainability_report p.17
Landsec increased the ambition of its energy reduction target this year to align with its 1.5°C science-based target. Updated energy intensity target is now 45% reduction by 2030 vs 2013/14 baseline (previously a less ambitious goal).
sustainability_report p.8
Waste figures for the n2 development decreased from those previously declared for 2020/2021 as a result of a review by Landsec of the demolition contractors' waste once the demolition and enabling work contract ended.
sustainability_report p.9
2021· 10 events
For the first time in 2020/21 Landsec carried out third-party (EY) assurance of its water consumption data, alongside continued limited assurance over GHG, energy, waste, safety and social value.
sustainability_report p.31
2020/21 is the first year Landsec has prepared sustainability reporting in accordance with GRI Standards (Core option) and reported with reference to the SASB Real Estate standard.
sustainability_report p.49
Landsec is committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030, with a defined transition strategy including renewable PPAs, embodied carbon reduction targets per development, and an internal shadow carbon price of £80/tCO2e.
sustainability_report p.42
Landsec did not meet its 2020 75% operational waste recycling commitment (achieved 65% in 2020/21, down from 73% in 2019/20 driven by Covid-19 reduction in recyclable materials). The deadline has been extended to 2030 and waste commitment expanded to include construction waste.
sustainability_report p.19
Waste commitments expanded to include construction waste from new developments, with reporting of total volumes, recycling rates and landfill diversion across the development pipeline.
sustainability_report p.19
In line with the expanded waste management commitment, since 2020/21 the company began reporting on the total volume of waste arising from new developments, including excavation, demolition and construction waste, and recycling rates achieved.
sustainability_report p.9
In November 2021, Landsec established a £135m investment plan to fund decarbonisation initiatives through 2030: replacing gas-fired boilers with air-source heat pumps, BMS optimisation with AI, on-site solar PV expansion, customer energy engagement. £8.2m invested by FY2023/24, with £5.9m in 2023/24.
sustainability_report p.111
In 2020/21 Landsec removed three previous adjustments (kWh electricity equivalent, degree day correction, removal of cooking gas) so reported energy reflects actual consumption. Baseline (2013/14) and previous years' performance have been restated.
sustainability_report p.7
Covid-19 restrictions were the main driver of carbon and energy reductions in 2020/21 (~10,689 tCO2e reduction attributed to Covid restrictions out of total 22% YoY reduction). Landsec notes performance does not reflect normal operating conditions.
sustainability_report p.17
In 2020/21 Landsec launched a supply chain sustainability questionnaire and integrated primary supplier data into Scope 3 inventory (over 900 suppliers, ~half of spend), improving accuracy of supply chain emissions calculations.
sustainability_report p.47
2020· 7 events
Following changes in financial reporting, the previous Retail Portfolio and London Portfolio segments were split into three new segments: Office, Retail and Specialist. Affects segment-level comparability.
sustainability_report p.7
In 2019 Landsec increased the ambition of its science-based target to align with a 1.5°C scenario, raising the carbon reduction goal to 70% by 2030 vs a 2013/14 baseline (previously 40% carbon intensity reduction). Includes Scope 1, 2 and a portion of Scope 3 downstream leased.
sustainability_report p.18
Landsec achieved its original target to reduce carbon intensity by 40% by 2030, 11 years early. The target was updated to a 70% absolute carbon emissions reduction by 2030 from a 2013/14 baseline, aligned with SBTi's 1.5°C methodology. First UK REIT to have a 1.5°C-aligned science-based target.
sustainability_report p.4
In November 2019, Landsec announced commitment to become a net zero carbon business by 2030, including operational emissions and embodied carbon from construction, with offsetting as last resort.
sustainability_report p.34
Between April 2017 and March 2019 at least 15% of gas purchases were green biogas, reported under both location- and market-based methods. Landsec did not purchase biogas in 2019/20, so Scope 1 emissions for the year are reported using only the location-based method. Proportion of fuels from renewable sources dropped from 16% to 0%.
sustainability_report p.9
Flood risk, sea level rise, temperature, precipitation and energy modelling updated in 2019 using UKCP18 climate projections (previously CMIP5/CCRA). Flood-risk floor-area figures restated for all prior years due to methodology change.
sustainability_report p.38
2019/20 was the first year Landsec sought external limited assurance over its total social value KPI.
sustainability_report p.43