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Great Portland Estates

Great Portland Estates plc, commonly referred to as GPE, is a prominent property investment and development company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2007, GPE has carved a niche in the London real estate market, focusing primarily on high-quality office and mixed-use developments in key areas such as the West End and the City of London. With a commitment to sustainability and innovative design, GPE offers a unique portfolio of properties that cater to modern business needs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant developments that enhance urban living and working environments. Recognised for its strategic approach, GPE holds a strong market position, consistently delivering value to its stakeholders while contributing to the regeneration of London’s architectural landscape.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Great Portland Estates's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Great Portland Estates's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Great Portland Estates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,106,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 6,090,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,674,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 23,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Great Portland Estates is committed to reducing its overall emissions from a baseline of 42,000 tonnes CO2e to 18,000 tonnes CO2e by 2030. The company also aims to decrease the energy intensity of its investment portfolio by 40% and carbon intensity by 69% by 2030, alongside a 40% reduction in the embodied carbon of its developments. These initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship within the real estate sector.

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2,120,000
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Scope 2
3,027,000
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11,892,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Great Portland Estates's primary industry is Real estate services (70), 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 Great Portland Estates is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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