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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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25

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

The Crown Estate's score of 25 is higher than 90% 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

In 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. This marked a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3 categories. Over the years, The Crown Estate has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were about 12,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,546,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 5,649,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a consistent effort to lower emissions across all scopes, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3, which are critical for overall sustainability. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, The Crown Estate's ongoing initiatives reflect a proactive approach to managing and mitigating climate impact. The organisation's emissions data highlights its focus on transparency and accountability in addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards for environmental responsibility.

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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 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. The Crown Estate 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.

The Crown Estate is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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