Climate & energy

Approach

Our commitment

We will be a leader in the development and operation of energy efficient, low-carbon buildings.

Priorities

Carbon emissions

Energy efficiency

Renewable energy

Targets
Status

Carbon emissions

Reduce scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions, on a per square foot basis, by 30% by 2025.
(2015 base year) (All Regions, All Asset Classes)

Note: Achieved -35% as at Dec 2020, compared to -23% reduction in 2019. Exceptional 2020 market conditions have resulted in this temporary amplified reduction in energy consumption. It is expected, as the market continues to adjust, the reduction in emissions will also fall to a lower year-over-year variance. Data is non-normalized.

in progress

Procure electric vehicles for all new Oxford light duty/passenger fleet vehicles.
(Ongoing) (All Regions, All Asset Classes)

ongoing

Net zero carbon

Pilot the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard for two new development projects.
(2020) (Canada, Office)

achieved

Achieve CaGBC ZCB Design and Performance Certifications for two new development projects.
(2025) (Canada, Office)

in progress

Develop low-carbon playbooks for all major mixed-use development projects.
(2022) (All Regions, Mixed-use)

in progress

Renewable energy

Develop 1,000,000 square feet of rooftop solar projects.
(2022) (Canada, Retail/Industrial)

in progress

Pilot a rooftop solar project to increase renewable energy generation.
(2020) (US, Office)

achieved

Procure 100% renewable electricity.
(2025) (UK, All Asset Classes)

in progress

Conduct a renewable energy generation feasibility study for all major renovation and new development projects, where appropriate.
(Ongoing) (All Regions, All Asset Classes)

ongoing

Energy efficiency

Achieve an Energy Star score of 75 for all of our office buildings.
(2021) (Canada/US, Office)

Note: Target achieved by 45% of sites in 2018; sites experienced an overall drop in scores due to Energy Star methodology change; target adjusted to 75 and extended to 2021.

in progress

Develop and implement global best practice energy performance standards for all major renovation and new development projects.
(2021) (All Regions, All Asset Classes)

in progress

Implement a system for energy monitoring and management across all assets.
(2020) (Europe, All Asset Classes)

achieved

Procure 100% LED lighting.
(2020) (Canada, Hotels)

achieved

Energy storage

Pilot an energy storage project that utilizes batteries to reduce peak demand and energy costs.
(2021) (Canada, Office/Retail)

in progress
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