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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M J Gleeson’s score of 62 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
M J Gleeson's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, MJ Gleeson PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 275 million kg CO2e, comprising 3,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 271,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 273.3 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. MJ Gleeson has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by FY2032 from a FY2022 baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 58.1% per square metre of completed floor area within the same timeframe. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 36.4% by 2032. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050, alongside a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per square metre completed by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect MJ Gleeson's commitment to sustainable practices in the homebuilding sector.
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M J Gleeson’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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