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McCarthy Stone Sustainability Profile

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McCarthy Stone, a leading name in the retirement living sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1977, the company has established itself as a pioneer in creating high-quality, purpose-built retirement communities across the UK, with a strong presence in regions such as the South East and the Midlands. Specialising in the development of retirement apartments and bungalows, McCarthy Stone focuses on providing independent living solutions tailored to the needs of older adults. Their unique approach combines modern design with community-focused amenities, ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. With numerous awards recognising their commitment to quality and customer service, McCarthy Stone continues to set the standard in the retirement housing market, making it a trusted choice for those seeking a vibrant and supportive living environment.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

McCarthy Stone's score of 26 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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McCarthy Stone's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, McCarthy Stone's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 14,937,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,166,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 8,771,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities. Notably, the company does not report Scope 2 emissions data. Comparatively, in 2018, McCarthy Stone reported total emissions of approximately 14,982,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,703,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 10,279,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2018 to 2019. Despite these figures, McCarthy Stone has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is currently not part of any climate pledges or initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Overall, while McCarthy Stone has made some progress in tracking its emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies would be beneficial in addressing its climate impact.

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20182019
Scope 1
6,703,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
8,279,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,138,400
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is McCarthy Stone's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McCarthy Stone's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is McCarthy Stone'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 McCarthy Stone is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

McCarthy Stone's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

McCarthy Stone's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 22% last year and decreased by approximately 22% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 18% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
82%
Business Travel
14%
Waste Generated in Operations
4%

McCarthy Stone'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.

McCarthy Stone 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
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