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.
+46 vs industry average
British Land’s score of 75 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
British Land's reported carbon emissions
British Land plc, a real estate services company headquartered in Great Britain, has reported significant carbon emissions and set ambitious climate commitments. For the reporting year 2025, the company's total calculated emissions were approximately 28,497,000 kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 144,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 (fugitive emissions), approximately 13,401,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (purchased electricity under a market-based approach), and approximately 14,952,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 (including capital goods, business travel, employee commute, purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities).
In the preceding year, 2024, total calculated emissions stood at approximately 49,001,000 kg CO2e. This breakdown includes approximately 126,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 12,627,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 36,248,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
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British Land’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
100% of developments’ residual embodied carbon emissions off…
100% of developments’ residual embodied carbon emissions offset
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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