L And Q
L&Q, officially known as London and Quadrant Housing Trust, is a prominent housing association headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1963, L&Q has grown to become one of the largest providers of affordable housing in London and the South East, with a commitment to delivering high-quality homes and services. The organisation focuses on residential development, property management, and community investment, offering a diverse range of housing options, including shared ownership and affordable rent. L&Q is recognised for its innovative approach to sustainable living and community engagement, setting it apart in the housing sector. With a strong market position, L&Q has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of thousands of new homes annually, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the affordable housing industry.
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L And Q's score of 36 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
L And Q's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, L And Q reported total carbon emissions of approximately 451,267,890 kg CO2e. This figure includes 26,263,540 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,548,350 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 419,456,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses indirect emissions from sources such as employee commuting. Comparatively, emissions in 2022 were about 435,159,530 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 30,159,530 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. L And Q has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, which suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The company has reported a carbon emissions intensity of 242.6 tCO2e per unit for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023, down from 233.5 tCO2e per unit in 2022, reflecting a focus on improving efficiency despite the overall increase in emissions. Overall, while L And Q has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential growth in their climate action strategy.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 32,822,210 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,600,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 380,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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L And Q is not committed to any 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.
