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The Crown Estate

The Crown Estate, a prominent real estate and land management organisation, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1760, it has evolved into a key player in the UK property market, managing a diverse portfolio that includes urban properties, rural land, and coastal assets. The Crown Estate operates primarily in England, Wales, and Scotland, focusing on sustainable development and responsible stewardship. With a commitment to innovation, The Crown Estate offers unique services in property management, renewable energy, and marine resources. Its strategic approach has positioned it as a leader in the industry, recognised for its contributions to economic growth and environmental sustainability. Notable achievements include significant investments in offshore wind energy, reinforcing its status as a forward-thinking organisation in the evolving landscape of real estate and land use.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

The Crown Estate's score of 34 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Crown Estate's reported carbon emissions

As of 2022, The Crown Estate reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,005,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,514,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,489,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the organisation has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, from 2021 to 2022, Scope 1 emissions decreased from 5,546,000 kg CO2e to 4,005,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction. The Crown Estate has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, highlighting its transparency in reporting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. The organisation continues to engage in various sustainability practices, aiming to enhance its environmental performance in line with industry standards.

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Scope 1
5,868,000
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Scope 2
11,221,000
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Scope 3
17,032,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Crown Estate's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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. This request for The Crown Estate is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Crown Estate is participating in some 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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