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Landsec

Landsec, officially known as Land Securities Group PLC, is a leading property development and investment company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1944, Landsec has grown to become one of the largest real estate companies in the UK, with a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, retail, and residential sectors. With a strong presence in major cities such as London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, Landsec focuses on creating sustainable spaces that enhance communities. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to property development, emphasising sustainability and design excellence. Notable achievements include a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, positioning Landsec as a pioneer in the industry. As a market leader, Landsec continues to shape the future of real estate, delivering high-quality assets that meet the evolving needs of businesses and consumers alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Landsec's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

90

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

2

Industry Benchmark

Landsec's score of 90 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Landsec's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Landsec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 185,614,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,950,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23,748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 175,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Landsec has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 47% by 2030. Furthermore, Landsec aims for a long-term reduction of 90% in these emissions by 2040. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Landsec's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the real estate sector. The company is dedicated to implementing strategies that contribute to a sustainable future while significantly lowering its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
11,178,000
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Scope 2
39,062,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Landsec's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Landsec is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Landsec is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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