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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Great Portland Estates's score of 47 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Great Portland Estates's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Great Portland Estates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,190,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,646,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 28,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 31,106,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as capital goods and downstream leased assets. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Great Portland Estates is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of its overall carbon footprint. Overall, Great Portland Estates is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the real estate sector in the UK.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,571,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,482,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,389,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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