Environment
The London Stock Exchange Group is committed to managing our environmental impact across all the locations in which we operate through a process of review and continuous improvement.
This year, we have invested in improving energy efficiency:
- In our Italian Head Quarters, we continue to use electricity from renewable sources and are currently installing energy-efficient air-conditioning and lighting systems as part of a major refurbishment programme that will soon bring all Milan based staff together under one roof in newly-designed surroundings.
- In the UK, we have also installed new technology to optimise the energy supplied to ourselves and our tenants.
The above measures, along with several others adopted across the business, have resulted in a reduction in electricity consumption of 8% in FY11 in comparison to FY10.
Group energy consumption: utilisation by type |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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Variance |
Type |
MW-h |
% |
MW-h |
% |
% |
LSEG occupied areas |
17,248 |
37 |
13,320 |
31 |
(6) |
Sub-let office areas |
5,404 |
12 |
7,261 |
17 |
5 |
Data Centre |
23,461 |
51 |
21,933 |
52 |
1 |
Total |
46,113 |
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42,514 |
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(8) |
We have introduced a number of initiatives to reduce water consumption throughout the Group including the re-use of rain water in Sri Lanka and the trialing of water management systems in the UK which are targeted to save over 1,000 m3 of water a year. We recycle over 44% of our waste and are actively looking for ways to increase this percentage. In the UK, we recently received a gold award from the City of London’s CleanCity scheme.
Group environmental metrics |
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Metric |
2010 |
2011 |
Variance |
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Water Usage (m³) |
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94,407 |
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91,099 |
(3,308) |
Waste (tonnes) |
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958 |
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662 |
(296) |
Waste sent for recycling (%) |
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63 |
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44 |
(19) |
A decision was taken for the UK to fully switch from a ‘green’ to ‘brown’ energy source, increasing CO2 emissions. The decision was due to lack of green energy in the UK marketplace and the associated price rises due to high demand and low supply. The Group is committed to re-assessing the sourcing of energy on a regular basis in order to utilise green energy once business operating conditions permit.
Group calculated CO2 emissions |
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2010 |
2011 |
Variance |
Type |
Source |
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Tonnes CO2 |
Tonnes CO2 |
Tonnes CO2 |
Scope 1: Direct Emissions |
Gas |
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562 |
621 |
59 |
Scope 2: Indirect Emissions |
Electricity |
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9,913 |
18,301 |
8,388 |
Scope 3: Indirect Emissions (Other) |
Business |
1,965 |
2,104 |
139 |
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Total |
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12,440 |
21,026 |
8,586 |
The Group’s environmental programme and performance are regularly reviewed by senior management and we are committed to encouraging all our employees to play a role in reducing their environmental impact. Recent initiatives include investment in new audio visual equipment across the Group to reduce business travel and implementation of the UK Government’s cycle to work scheme.
The framework for developing and reviewing environmental objectives is explained in our Environmental Policy Statement. Additional information can also be found on Investor Relations