British Land
British Land Company PLC, commonly known as British Land, is a leading UK real estate investment trust headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1856, the company has evolved into a prominent player in the property sector, focusing on the ownership, management, and development of high-quality commercial properties across the UK and Europe. With a diverse portfolio that includes retail, office, and mixed-use developments, British Land is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful transformation of urban spaces and a strong emphasis on creating vibrant communities. As one of the largest property companies in the UK, British Land continues to set industry standards, leveraging its extensive market knowledge and strategic partnerships to deliver exceptional value to its stakeholders.
DitchCarbon Score
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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
British Land's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
British Land's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, British Land reported total carbon emissions of approximately 149,471,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,025,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,739,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 129,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the real estate sector. British Land has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 51% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 55% per square metre of net lettable area over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In previous years, British Land's emissions were significant, with 176,728,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 149,212,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, reflecting a proactive approach to environmental responsibility in the real estate industry.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,556,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,258,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 123,570,000 | 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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British Land 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.
