Anchor, officially known as Anchor Trust, is a prominent provider of housing and care services based in Great Britain. Founded in 1968, the organisation has established itself as a leader in the social care and housing sector, primarily serving older adults across the UK. With a strong presence in England, Anchor operates numerous care homes and retirement living communities, focusing on delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The company’s core offerings include residential care, supported living, and retirement housing, all designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Anchor is recognised for its commitment to innovation in care practices and has achieved notable accolades for its services. As a trusted name in the industry, Anchor continues to set benchmarks for excellence in housing and care, ensuring that older individuals receive the support they need to live fulfilling lives.
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In 2022, Anchor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,295,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from various scopes: Scope 1 emissions totalled about 10,437,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion contributing 437,000 kg CO2e and stationary combustion accounting for 9,987,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 5,525,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, specifically from upstream transportation and distribution, were about 311,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Anchor has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. As a company headquartered in Great Britain, they are positioned within an industry increasingly focused on climate commitments, yet further details on their climate strategies or pledges remain unspecified.
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Anchor is not committed to any 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.