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updated 16 days ago

Orbit

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Orbit, officially known as Orbit Group, is a leading housing association headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1967, the organisation has made significant strides in the social housing sector, primarily operating across the Midlands and the South of England. Specialising in affordable housing, Orbit is committed to delivering high-quality homes and services that cater to diverse community needs. Their unique approach combines innovative design with sustainable practices, ensuring that their developments are both environmentally friendly and economically viable. With a strong market position, Orbit has been recognised for its contributions to the housing industry, including awards for excellence in customer service and community engagement. As a trusted name in the sector, Orbit continues to play a pivotal role in addressing the housing crisis in the UK.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Orbit's score of 20 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orbit's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Orbit reported total carbon emissions of approximately 156 kg CO2e, a slight increase from about 151 kg CO2e in 2021. The emissions data does not specify the breakdown into Scope 1, 2, or 3, indicating that detailed disclosures on these scopes are currently unavailable. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments, Orbit is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as evidenced by their annual sustainability report. However, no formal climate pledges or science-based targets have been established or cascaded from parent organisations. As a company headquartered in Great Britain, Orbit's emissions data reflects its commitment to transparency in environmental impact, although further details on reduction initiatives and specific climate commitments would enhance their sustainability profile.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orbit's primary industry is Real estate services (70), 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 Orbit is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Orbit is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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