Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
ESRS disclosure
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- Has the undertaking identified any greenhouse gas (GHG) removal activities within its own operations or value chain that have been converted into carbon credits and subsequently sold on the voluntary market? If applicable, provide details of such activities in accordance with Disclosure Requirement E1-9, ensuring alignment with the qualitative characteristics of useful information as outlined in ESRS 1 Appendix B.
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Question Id: E1-7_09
As of today, URW does not apply any internal carbon pricing scheme. URW is committed to not relying on GHG removal credits nor GHG avoidance credits to reach its GHG carbon reduction targets. Those credits will always be counted separately from the Group’s own GHG emissions.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 50%
- Provide the total amount of carbon credits, measured in metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, that are planned to be cancelled in the future outside the undertaking's value chain. Indicate whether these credits are based on existing contractual agreements.
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Question Id: E1-7_11
The Climate fund for Nature (MIROVA) project, based on a contractual agreement, is expected to have 598,000 tCO2e in total planned to be cancelled in the future according to Net-Zero targets. Credits will be certified and audited to the highest quality standards and in accordance with VCS, CCBS, Gold Standard or equivalent other standard.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 50%
- Does the undertaking disclose the extent to which it utilizes carbon credits, and specify the quality criteria employed for these credits, in accordance with Disclosure Requirement E1-9? This inquiry pertains to the financing of GHG emission reduction projects outside the undertaking's value chain through the purchase of high-quality carbon credits, as outlined in paragraphs 56(b) and 59, and in relation to GHG emission reduction targets under Disclosure Requirement E1-4.
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Question Id: E1-7_12
URW is committed to not relying on GHG removal credits nor GHG avoidance credits to reach its GHG carbon reduction targets. Those credits will always be counted separately from the Group’s own GHG emissions. Credits from the Climate fund for Nature (MIROVA) project will be certified and audited to the highest quality standards and in accordance with VCS, CCBS, Gold Standard or equivalent other standard.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 85%
- Does the undertaking provide a detailed explanation of whether the carbon credits from removal projects are derived from biogenic or technological sinks, as required under Disclosure Requirement E1-9, when disclosing information on carbon credits in accordance with paragraphs 56 (b) and 59?
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Question Id: E1-7_15
The development project using timber is described as a biogenic project within URW shopping centres, 2023-2030. Other projects do not specify whether they are biogenic or technological.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed explanation of the scope, methodologies, and frameworks applied in achieving your net-zero target, as disclosed alongside gross GHG emission reduction targets in accordance with Disclosure Requirement E1-4, paragraph 30. Additionally, describe how you intend to neutralize residual GHG emissions, following a reduction of approximately 90-95%, with allowances for justified sectoral variations aligned with a recognized sectoral decarbonisation pathway. Include information on the role of GHG removals within your operations and throughout your upstream and downstream value chain.
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Question Id: E1-7_20
URW is committed to reaching net zero on its Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 and on its Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050. The Group is prioritising the reduction of its own GHG emissions, through ambitious reduction targets (at least -90% by 2030 on Scopes 1 and 2 and by 2050 on Scopes 1, 2 and 3, with both targets from a 2015 baseline in absolute value of carbon emissions equivalent). URW will continue exploring opportunities to deal with its Scope 3 residual emissions (for 2050 onwards) prioritising removals within its own value chain. In any case, URW does not and will not rely on GHG removal credits nor GHG avoidance credits to reach its GHG carbon reduction targets. Those credits will always be counted separately from the Group’s own GHG emissions.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 70%
- Has the undertaking made public claims of GHG neutrality involving the use of carbon credits? If so, provide an explanation.
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Question Id: E1-7_21
In relation to URW carbon neutrality strategy, as part of its net zero targets, URW is committed to: increasing the level of avoided emissions within and outside of its value chain, meaning helping other stakeholders reducing their own carbon emissions; and permanently neutralising residual emissions at the net zero target year.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 60%
- Has the undertaking made public claims of GHG neutrality involving the use of carbon credits, and if so, how are these claims accompanied by GHG emission reduction targets as mandated by Disclosure Requirement ESRS E1-4?
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Question Id: E1-7_22
URW is committed to reaching net zero on its Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 and on its Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050, prioritising the reduction of its own GHG emissions through ambitious reduction targets (at least -90% by 2030 on Scopes 1 and 2 and by 2050 on Scopes 1, 2 and 3, with both targets from a 2015 baseline in absolute value of carbon emissions equivalent). URW will not rely on GHG removal credits nor GHG avoidance credits to reach its GHG carbon reduction targets.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 95%
- Provide a detailed explanation of how any public claims of GHG neutrality, which involve the use of carbon credits, do not impede or reduce the achievement of your company's GHG emission reduction targets or, if applicable, its net zero target.
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Question Id: E1-7_23
URW is committed to permanently neutralising residual emissions at the net zero target year and GHG emissions released into the atmosphere thereafter. URW will continue exploring opportunities to deal with its Scope 3 residual emissions (for 2050 onwards) prioritising removals within its own value chain. URW does not and will not rely on GHG removal credits nor GHG avoidance credits to reach its GHG carbon reduction targets. Those credits will always be counted separately from the Group’s own GHG emissions.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 85%
- Provide a detailed explanation of whether and how any public claims of greenhouse gas (GHG) neutrality, which involve the use of carbon credits, are supported by GHG emission reduction targets. Additionally, clarify how these claims of GHG neutrality and the reliance on carbon credits do not hinder or diminish the achievement of GHG emission reduction targets or the net zero target.
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Question Id: E1-7_24
URW is committed to reaching net zero on its Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 and on its Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050, prioritising the reduction of its own GHG emissions through ambitious reduction targets (at least -90% by 2030 on Scopes 1 and 2 and by 2050 on Scopes 1, 2 and 3, with both targets from a 2015 baseline in absolute value of carbon emissions equivalent). URW will not rely on GHG removal credits nor GHG avoidance credits to reach its GHG carbon reduction targets. Those credits will always be counted separately from the Group’s own GHG emissions.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 80%
- Provide an explanation regarding the credibility and integrity of the carbon credits utilized, particularly in instances where public claims of GHG neutrality have been made. This explanation should reference recognized quality standards as part of Disclosure Requirement E1-7 concerning GHG removals and GHG mitigation projects financed through carbon credits.
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Question Id: E1-7_25
Credits will be certified and audited to the highest quality standards and in accordance with VCS, CCBS, Gold Standard or equivalent other standards.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 85%