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Ecology Building Society

Ecology Building Society, headquartered in the UK, 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, primarily serving customers across Great Britain. Specialising in providing mortgages for energy-efficient homes and sustainable projects, Ecology Building Society stands out with its commitment to environmental responsibility and community-focused initiatives. The society's unique approach includes offering products that support the construction of low-impact homes and the retrofitting of existing properties to enhance energy efficiency. With a strong market position, Ecology Building Society has garnered recognition for its ethical practices and contributions to the green economy, making it a trusted choice for environmentally conscious borrowers.

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.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Ecology Building Society's score of 28 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ecology Building Society's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ecology Building Society reported total carbon emissions of approximately 425,900 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 5,700 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, with business travel contributing about 23,300 kg CO2e and employee commuting accounting for approximately 53,300 kg CO2e. The Society has set an ambitious commitment to achieve net zero emissions in its business operations by 2030, focusing on Scope 1 emissions. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and carbon reduction. Over the past few years, Ecology Building Society has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 1,200,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to about 289,700 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a positive trend in emissions management. The Society continues to prioritise sustainability in its operations, aiming for further reductions in the coming years.

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Scope 1
299,800
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Scope 2
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0,000
Scope 3
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00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ecology Building Society's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ecology Building Society is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ecology Building Society is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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