Bellway

Bellway's reported carbon emissions

## Bellway PLC: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments Bellway PLC, a construction firm headquartered in Great Britain, has reported significant carbon emissions and has established several climate commitments to drive reduction efforts. ### Emissions Overview In **2023**, Bellway PLC reported a total of approximately **1.56 billion kg CO2e** (1,560,947,000 kg CO2e) in greenhouse gas emissions. This total comprises: * **Scope 1:** Approximately **15.1 million kg CO2e** (15,116,000 kg CO2e) * **Scope 2 (Market-based):** Approximately **1.4 million kg CO2e** (1,446,000 kg CO2e) * **Scope 3:** Approximately **1.54 billion kg CO2e** (1,544,385,000 kg CO2e) Key contributors to Bellway's Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included: * Use of sold products: Approximately **958.1 million kg CO2e** (958,055,000 kg CO2e) * Purchased goods and services: Approximately **399.1 million kg CO2e** (399,113,000 kg CO2e) * End-of-life treatment of sold products: Approximately **91.9 million kg CO2e** (91,865,000 kg CO2e) In **2022**, total emissions were approximately **1.65 billion kg CO2e** (1,644,210,000 kg CO2e), with Scope 1 emissions at approximately **16.7 million kg CO2e** (16,696,000 kg CO2e) and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately **1.7 million kg CO2e** (1,709,000 kg CO2e). For **2025**, reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions are approximately **48.3 thousand kg CO2e** (48,300 kg CO2e), and for **2024**, they are approximately **44.7 thousand kg CO2e** (44,700 kg CO2e). ### Climate Commitments and Targets Bellway PLC has committed to significant emissions reductions: * **46% Reduction Target:** Bellway pledges to cut absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by **46% by July 2030**, using FY19 as the base year, in alignment with a 1.5°C pathway. * **Scope 3 Reduction Target:** The company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by **55% per square metre of completed floor area by July 2030**, using FY19 as the baseline. * **Net Zero by 2040:** Bellway is working towards achieving net zero emissions by **2040**. * **Fleet Electrification:** The company's company car fleet is targeted to be **100% electric vehicle or hybrid by July 2025**. * **Intensity Reduction:** Bellway aimed to reduce its direct carbon emission intensity (Scope 1 and 2) from construction operations, offices, and business mileage by **10% by 2022/23**, measured by CO₂e per home sold, with FY17/18 as the base year. The company's reporting indicates a focus on reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and supply chain to align with global climate targets.