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Savills

Savills plc, commonly known as Savills, is a leading global real estate services provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1855, the firm has grown to become a prominent player in the property industry, with a strong presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Specialising in a diverse range of services, including residential and commercial property management, investment advisory, and valuation, Savills distinguishes itself through its extensive market knowledge and client-centric approach. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its expansion into emerging markets and its commitment to sustainability in real estate. With a reputation for excellence, Savills consistently ranks among the top firms in the sector, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking innovative solutions in the dynamic real estate landscape.

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51

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Savills's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Savills's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Savills reported carbon emissions of approximately 244,030,000 kg CO2e globally, with 1,907,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,040,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 238,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. Savills has set ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions in operations by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 51.6% per million GBP of value added by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Furthermore, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from investments by 51.6% per square meter within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to influencing the wider industry towards carbon neutrality, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero for their entire value chain (Scope 3) by 2040. These initiatives align with their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which include a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Savills's proactive approach to climate commitments positions them as a leader in the real estate sector, demonstrating a strong dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting sustainability within the industry.

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2016201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,229,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Savills's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very 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. Savills is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Savills 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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