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M J Gleeson

M J Gleeson, officially known as M J Gleeson PLC, is a prominent player in the UK housing and land development sector, headquartered in GB. Founded in 1903, the company has established itself as a leader in the construction industry, focusing on affordable housing and strategic land development across England and Wales. With a commitment to delivering high-quality homes, M J Gleeson is renowned for its unique approach to building affordable housing that meets the needs of local communities. The company’s core services include residential development and land promotion, which have positioned it favourably in a competitive market. Notable achievements include a strong track record of sustainable development and a growing portfolio of successful projects, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

M J Gleeson's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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M J Gleeson's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, MJ Gleeson PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,575,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,020 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 3,629,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,110 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, MJ Gleeson is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company also targets a 58.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per square metre of completed floor area by 2032. Furthermore, MJ Gleeson has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
800,000
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Scope 2
397,000
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000,000
000,000
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0,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. M J Gleeson's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 M J Gleeson is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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