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Land Securities Group PLC, commonly known as Landsec, is a leading British real estate services company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1944, Landsec has grown to become one of the largest commercial property developers and investors in the UK, with a significant presence across London and other major regions. The company specialises in the development, management, and investment of retail, office, and leisure properties, offering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of tenants and investors.
Recognised for its strategic approach and sustainable practices, Landsec has achieved notable milestones in transforming urban spaces and delivering high-quality assets. Its core offerings include property leasing, asset management, and development services, distinguished by a focus on creating vibrant, sustainable environments. As a prominent player in the UK real estate market, Landsec continues to set industry standards through its commitment to excellence and long-term value creation.
+68 vs industry average
Landsec’s score of 97 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Real Estate Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Landsec, a UK-based real estate services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 186.8 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 5.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 17.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based, or 4.1 million kg CO2e market-based), and 177.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Their Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by downstream leased assets (73.3 million kg CO2e), capital goods (62.3 million kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (35.0 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Landsec's total emissions were approximately 213.3 million kg CO2e in 2024, and 185.6 million kg CO2e in 2023.
Landsec is committed to significant climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2040 from a 2020 base year. Their near-term target is to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030, also from a 2020 base year. For the long term, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040, against the same 2020 baseline.
The company has also set an energy intensity target, committing to reduce energy intensity (kWh/m2) by 52% by 2030 from a 2019/20 baseline for properties under operational control for at least two years. Historically, they aimed to reduce carbon intensity (kgCO2/m2) by 40% by 2030, compared to a 2013/14 baseline for managed properties. These commitments are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Landsec became a BA1.5 member in November 2019 and signed The Climate Pledge in 2021.
2030
47% reduction in all scopes
Landsec commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 47% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
2040
90% reduction in all scopes
Landsec commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2020 base year.
2040
Landsec commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the v…
Landsec commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040 from a 2020 base year.
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