Reporting changes
Energy consumption
We use energy consumption from our measured operated parking facilities, and extrapolate comparable known information to derive the total energy consumed by our entire operational portfolio. We have calculated our energy consumption and GHG emissions from 2022 onwards accordingly.
This methodology has been progressively refined over time to improve both the coverage of parking facilities included in scope and the accuracy of the reported energy consumption data.
In 2025, the number of parking facilities in scope increased by 37% compared with 2024, rising from 676 to 929 PFs. This increase is mainly explained by recent acquisitions in Germany, as well as a refinement of the PFs included within the reporting scope.
Emissions
We report on our operational portfolio from 2023 onwards. Our management portfolio and control fee portfolio are not included in our emissions reporting.
Location-based emissions were calculated using emission factors from the 2024 AIB European Total Supplier Mix for all countries which is the most recent dataset available at the time of the calculations.
Market-based emissions were calculated using the 2024 AIB Residual Mixes for countries sourcing untracked or grey electricity, specifically France and Ireland. For the United Kingdom, a supplier-specific method was applied, using the emission factor provided by the energy supplier, EDF. We applied zero emissions for countries sourcing 100% renewable electricity.
For Category 3.3 – Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities, the methodology has been updated to align with best practices.
Upstream emissions of purchased fuel (Category A) continue to be calculated using well-to-tank emission factors from DEFRA.
Upstream emissions of purchased electricity (Category B) continue to be calculated using a dual approach, reflecting Q-Park’s ongoing efforts to procure renewable electricity. For the location-based approach, the IEA dataset has been used to account for the extraction, production, and transport of fuels used in electricity generation. The market-based approach applies zero emissions for countries sourcing 100% renewable electricity, while the IEA dataset is used for countries consuming grey electricity.
Transmission and distribution losses (Category C) continue to be calculated using IEA T&D emission factors for all countries, applying a consistent approach for both renewable and non-renewable electricity.
Emissions from EV charging points (Category D) are also calculated using a dual (location- and market-based) approach and include both upstream emissions and emissions from the combustion of purchased electricity.
Potential differences compared with datapoints published in previous Annual CSR Reports mainly reflect the progressive replacement of extrapolated estimates with actual data, together with ongoing improvements in data coverage and methodological robustness.