Barratt Development
Barratt Developments PLC, a leading name in the UK residential property sector, is headquartered in GB and has a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a key player in the construction and development industry, focusing on building high-quality homes that cater to a diverse range of buyers. Specialising in both private and affordable housing, Barratt Developments is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design. The company’s core offerings include residential developments, with a notable emphasis on energy-efficient homes that meet modern living standards. With numerous awards for quality and customer satisfaction, Barratt Developments continues to solidify its market position as one of the UK's foremost housebuilders, consistently delivering exceptional value to its customers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Barratt Development'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Barratt Development's score of 74 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Barratt Development's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Barratt Developments PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,804,238,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 23,580,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,329,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 4,008,707,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29% by FY2025, using FY2018 as the baseline. Additionally, Barratt Developments is targeting a 24% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per square metre by FY2030, also from a FY2018 baseline. Looking further ahead, Barratt Developments has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. This includes a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2040, again using FY2018 as the reference year. These targets align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Barratt Developments' commitment to sustainability in the homebuilding sector.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,577,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,080,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,016,475,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Barratt Development 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.
