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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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70

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

M J Gleeson's score of 70 is higher than 100% 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 2023, MJ Gleeson PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3601000 kg CO2e, comprising 3274000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2110 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 269678000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. MJ Gleeson has set a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This ambitious goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating their dedication to addressing climate change comprehensively. In previous years, emissions have varied, with 2022 reporting approximately 3714000 kg CO2e, and 2021 at about 3721000 kg CO2e. The company has made strides in reducing emissions per home sold, with figures indicating a decrease in carbon intensity over time. MJ Gleeson's proactive approach to sustainability positions them as a responsible player in the homebuilding sector, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
800,000
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Scope 2
397,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. M J Gleeson is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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M J Gleeson is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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