Berkeley
Berkeley Group Holdings, commonly referred to as Berkeley, is a leading property development company headquartered in Greenford, GB. Established in 1976, the company has made significant strides in the UK housing market, focusing primarily on residential developments across London and the South of England. Berkeley is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality, offering a diverse range of homes, from luxury apartments to family houses. The company’s unique approach combines innovative design with a strong emphasis on community and environmental responsibility. With numerous awards for excellence in construction and design, Berkeley has solidified its position as a market leader in the property sector, consistently delivering high-quality developments that meet the evolving needs of homeowners.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Berkeley's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Berkeley's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Berkeley Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,300,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 713,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 4,352,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, including 253,395,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 321,314,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Berkeley Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services and the use of sold products per square foot of legally completed floor area over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Berkeley Group's climate strategy reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions and sustainable practices within the real estate sector in the UK.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,213,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 163,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 870,117,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Berkeley 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.
