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Crest Nicholson PLC, commonly known as Crest Nicholson, is a distinguished British homebuilder with its headquarters firmly established in the United Kingdom. Established in 1963, this prominent company boasts over six decades of expertise in construction work, consistently delivering high-quality residential developments across the UK.
Specialising in the creation of new homes, Crest Nicholson offers a diverse range of properties, from modern apartments to spacious family houses. Their core offering is distinguished by thoughtful design, exceptional customer service, and a strong commitment to building sustainable communities, primarily operating across the South of England, the Midlands, and the South West. This dedication to excellence reinforces their position as a leading developer in the competitive UK property market.
+10 vs industry average
Crest Nicholson PLC’s score of 34 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Crest Nicholson PLC, a UK-based construction company, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 590,561,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This included Scope 1 emissions of 3,070,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 234,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 587,257,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 539,943,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of 3,638,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 263,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 536,042,000 kg CO2e.
Crest Nicholson PLC has set ambitious climate commitments. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, the company targets a 55% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity by 2030 from a 2019 base year, with a long-term goal of a 97% reduction by 2045, also from a 2019 base year. Crest Nicholson PLC is also working towards a net-zero target by 2045, covering all emissions across its value chain, including Scope 1, 2, and specified Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, employee commuting, and the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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