Coventry Building Society
Coventry Building Society, one of the largest building societies in the UK, is headquartered in Coventry, GB. Established in 1884, it has a rich history of providing financial services, primarily focusing on savings accounts, mortgages, and insurance products. The society has consistently prioritised customer satisfaction, which has contributed to its strong market position and reputation for reliability.
With a commitment to mutuality, Coventry Building Society offers unique products tailored to meet the needs of its members, including competitive mortgage rates and innovative savings solutions. Over the years, it has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised for its customer service excellence and maintaining a robust financial standing. Operating mainly in the West Midlands and beyond, Coventry Building Society continues to play a vital role in the UK financial landscape.
+48 vs industry average
Coventry Building Society’s score of 83 is higher than 91% 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
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Coventry Building Society's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Coventry Building Society reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,019,848,000 kg CO2e, comprising 578,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,019,249,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. The Society has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for Net Zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, including Scope 3 emissions related to mortgage loans. Additionally, they are targeting Net Zero for Scope 3 upstream emissions by 2030. Notably, they achieved a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 to 2023, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. Coventry Building Society's climate initiatives are crucial in the financial sector, where they are actively working to address their environmental impact and contribute to broader climate goals.
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Coventry Building Society’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
43% reduction in Scope 2
We aim for a 43% reduction in our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 (baseline 2020).
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
6 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 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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