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British Land, a leading player in the real estate services sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK. Founded in 1856, the company has established itself as a key provider of high-quality commercial property, focusing on retail, office, and mixed-use developments.
With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, British Land offers unique services that enhance the value of its properties while meeting the evolving needs of tenants and communities. The company is recognised for its strategic approach to asset management and development, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the real estate market.
Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of prime assets and a strong market presence, making British Land a significant contributor to the UK’s real estate landscape.
+38 vs industry average
British Land’s score of 67 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Real Estate Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
British Land's most recent emissions data for 2026 reports approximately 4.95 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 2.26 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). For 2025, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.44 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 0.90 million kg CO2e. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 5.57 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) were approximately 12.63 million kg CO2e.
The company has set several ambitious climate commitments. For the near term, British Land aims for a 75% reduction in operational carbon intensity across its portfolio by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. They also commit to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, there is a target to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% per square metre of net lettable area by 2030, against a 2020 baseline. For the long term, British Land has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Further long-term targets include reducing scopes 1, 2, and 3 in-use operational GHG emissions of owned and leased buildings by 96.5% per m2 by FY2040 from a FY2024 base year.
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2050
The British Land Company PLC commits to achieve net-zero gre…
The British Land Company PLC commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
2040
96.5% reduction in Scope 1
The British Land Company PLC commits to reduce scopes 1, 2 and 3 in-use operational GHG emissions of owned and leased buildings, covering do…
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 upstream
The British Land Company PLC also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2024 base year.
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