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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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62

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Great Portland Estates's score of 62 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 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, which cover all other indirect emissions, amounted to approximately 31,106,000 kg CO2e. 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 baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's 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 proactive approach to climate change and sustainability within the real estate sector in Great Britain.

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2,871,000
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Scope 2
17,032,000
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Scope 3
1,749,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Great Portland Estates is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Great Portland Estates is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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