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L & Q Group Housing Sustainability Profile

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L&Q Group, a prominent housing association based in Great Britain, has been a key player in the UK housing sector since its establishment in 1963. With its headquarters in London, L&Q operates extensively across the South East and East of England, focusing on providing affordable housing solutions. Specialising in the development, management, and maintenance of residential properties, L&Q Group is committed to creating sustainable communities. Their unique approach combines innovative design with a strong emphasis on social responsibility, ensuring that they meet the diverse needs of their residents. Recognised for their significant contributions to the housing market, L&Q has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as one of the leading housing associations in the UK. With a portfolio that includes thousands of homes, L&Q continues to play a vital role in addressing the housing crisis in Britain.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

L & Q Group Housing's score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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L & Q Group Housing's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, L & Q Group Housing reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34.8 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 25.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1.0 million kg CO2e. The organization has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a near-term target to reduce operational carbon emissions by 20% by 2024, specifically for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. L & Q Group's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, which are aligned with industry standards for sustainability and climate action.

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20222023
Scope 1
25,420,330
00,000,000
Scope 2
9,556,150
0,000,000
Scope 3
144,750
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is L & Q Group Housing's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. L & Q Group Housing's primary industry is Health Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is L & Q Group Housing'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 L & Q Group Housing is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

L & Q Group Housing's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

L & Q Group Housing's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 252% last year and increased by approximately 252% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
100%

L & Q Group Housing'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.

L & Q Group Housing has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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