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Knight Frank LLP Sustainability Profile

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Knight Frank LLP, a leading global real estate consultancy, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East. Founded in 1896, the firm has established itself as a trusted advisor in the property sector, offering a comprehensive range of services including residential and commercial property sales, leasing, and valuation. With a commitment to delivering exceptional client service, Knight Frank stands out through its deep market insights and innovative solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs. The firm has achieved notable recognition in the industry, consistently ranking among the top real estate agencies worldwide. Its unique blend of local expertise and global reach positions Knight Frank as a formidable player in the competitive real estate landscape.

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48

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Knight Frank LLP's score of 48 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Knight Frank LLP's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Knight Frank LLP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 183,000 kg CO2e, comprising 68,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 115,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions for this year. In 2023, the firm disclosed Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,941,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel and employee commuting. Knight Frank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, the firm targets a 51.6% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products and investments by 2030, with a long-term goal of a 97% reduction by 2040. Overall, Knight Frank LLP is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, aligning with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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2022
Scope 1
1,008,000
Scope 2
2,483,000
Scope 3
97,061,000

How Carbon Intensive is Knight Frank LLP's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knight Frank LLP's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Knight Frank LLP's Location?

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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 Knight Frank LLP is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Knight Frank LLP's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Investments
64%
Use of Sold Products
18%
Purchased Goods and Services
9%
Franchises
2%
Capital Goods
2%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Knight Frank LLP's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Knight Frank LLP has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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