Ecology Building Society
Ecology Building Society, headquartered in Yorkshire, is a pioneering financial institution dedicated to promoting sustainable living through eco-friendly lending practices. Founded in 1981, the society has established itself as a leader in the green finance sector, focusing on providing mortgages for energy-efficient homes and sustainable building projects across the UK. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, Ecology Building Society offers unique products such as green mortgages and community-led housing loans, designed to support individuals and organisations aiming to reduce their carbon footprint. The society's emphasis on ethical lending and community investment has garnered recognition, positioning it as a trusted choice for environmentally conscious borrowers. Through its innovative approach, Ecology Building Society continues to drive positive change in the housing market, championing sustainability and social impact.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ecology Building Society's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Ecology Building Society's score of 22 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ecology Building Society's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Ecology Building Society reported total carbon emissions of approximately 425,900 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 5,100 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,700 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 276,100 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel and employee commuting. Over the years, the Society has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, total emissions were about 289,700 tonnes CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions in 2022. However, the Society has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it reported any significant achievements in this area. Ecology Building Society continues to focus on understanding and managing its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 299,800 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 00,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ecology Building Society is not committed to any 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.
