Public Profile

Avison Young

Avison Young, a leading global commercial real estate services firm, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a trusted advisor in the real estate industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including property management, investment advisory, and leasing solutions. What sets Avison Young apart is its commitment to client-centric strategies and innovative approaches, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. With a strong market position, the firm has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth through strategic acquisitions and a focus on sustainability in real estate practices. As a result, Avison Young continues to be recognised for its expertise and leadership in the commercial real estate sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Avison Young'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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Avison Young's score of 8 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avison Young's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Avison Young reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,311,320 kg CO2e in the United Kingdom. This figure includes 4,410 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 445,940 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 15,860,970 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2019, the company recorded total emissions of about 12,499,450 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,890 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 871,860 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 11,622,700 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 3, which is often the largest contributor in the real estate sector. Avison Young has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects their dedication to addressing climate change within the real estate industry. The company has been proactive in setting these targets since 2021, demonstrating a clear intention to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to global sustainability efforts.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avison Young's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Avison Young is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Avison Young 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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