Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) is a leading housing association based in Great Britain, with its headquarters strategically located in London. Founded in 1980, MTVH has established itself as a key player in the social housing sector, primarily operating across London and the South East. The organisation focuses on providing affordable housing solutions, including shared ownership and rental properties, catering to diverse community needs. MTVH is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in housing design, ensuring that its developments meet modern living standards while promoting environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful delivery of thousands of homes and recognition for its community engagement initiatives. Through its core services, MTVH continues to enhance the quality of life for residents, making it a trusted name in the housing industry.
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In 2024, Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,685,540 kg CO2e, comprising 6,168,540 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,096,790 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 46,483,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by capital goods (24,988,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (20,384,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, MTVH's total emissions were about 67,794,460 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,779,460 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,686,890 kg CO2e, and limited Scope 3 data showing upstream transportation and distribution at 289,030 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. In 2022, MTVH's emissions in GB were approximately 4,290,820 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 784,630 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution at 267,560 kg CO2e. The total emissions for the global operations in 2022 reached about 14,279,690 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, MTVH has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented climate initiatives. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect MTVH's direct operational impact. Overall, while MTVH has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the lack of formal reduction commitments suggests an opportunity for further climate action and accountability in the future.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,050,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,453,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Metropolitan Thames Valley's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Metropolitan Thames Valley 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.

