Crest Nicholson PLC Sustainability Profile
Crest Nicholson PLC, a prominent name in the UK housebuilding sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across England and Wales. Founded in 1963, the company has established itself as a leader in residential development, focusing on creating sustainable communities and high-quality homes. Specialising in a diverse range of properties, from affordable housing to luxury developments, Crest Nicholson is renowned for its commitment to design excellence and environmental sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its innovative building practices and customer satisfaction. With a strong market position, Crest Nicholson continues to shape the landscape of modern living, delivering homes that meet the evolving needs of buyers while contributing to the growth of the housing market in the UK.
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Crest Nicholson PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Crest Nicholson PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 84,800,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,848,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 81,750,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by the use of sold products, which accounted for about 300,334,000 kg CO2e, alongside substantial contributions from capital goods and purchased goods and services. Crest Nicholson has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor disclosed any formal climate pledges. However, the company is actively working towards improving its sustainability practices, as evidenced by its emissions intensity metrics, which include a Scope 3 emissions intensity of 2,422 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2022. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from Crest Nicholson PLC. The firm continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability efforts within the construction sector in Great Britain, aligning with industry standards for carbon management and climate commitments.
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| 2007 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 467,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 732,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Crest Nicholson PLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Crest Nicholson PLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased significantly since 2016, 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 "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 66% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Crest Nicholson PLC'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.
Crest Nicholson PLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
