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Principality Building Society, a prominent name in the UK construction work sector, is headquartered in Cardiff, GB. Established in 1860, it has grown to become one of the largest building societies in the UK, primarily serving Wales and the borders. The society focuses on providing a range of financial services, including savings accounts, mortgages, and insurance products, all tailored to meet the needs of its members.
What sets Principality apart is its commitment to community and member-focused services, ensuring that customer satisfaction remains at the forefront of its operations. With a strong market position, it has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth in membership and a reputation for financial stability. As a trusted institution in the construction work industry, Principality Building Society continues to play a vital role in supporting home ownership and local development initiatives.
+14 vs industry average
Principality Building Society’s score of 38 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Principality Building Society reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.35 million kg CO2e in 2024. This included approximately 239,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3.11 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. Their Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 1.88 million kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 585,600 kg CO2e), and capital goods (approximately 418,400 kg CO2e).
In 2023, Principality Building Society's total emissions were approximately 2.96 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 257,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2.70 million kg CO2e. In 2022, their total emissions included approximately 297,180 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 250 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1.01 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Principality Building Society is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, with a baseline year of 2023. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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