Berkeley Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Berkeley's score of 64 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Berkeley's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, The Berkeley Group Holdings plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 609,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 97,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Great Britain. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. This long-term target is complemented by near-term goals, including a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline, and 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. Berkeley's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company is committed to sustainable practices, including the installation of no new fossil fuel equipment in its buildings from May 2030. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change within the real estate sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,808,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 172,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 617,166,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Berkeley's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Berkeley's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Berkeley's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Berkeley has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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