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Construction Work
GB
updated 13 days ago

Wates

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Wates Group, commonly referred to as Wates, is a leading construction and property services company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1897, Wates has built a strong reputation across various operational regions, including London and the South East, the Midlands, and the North of England. Specialising in construction, residential development, and facilities management, Wates is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its contributions to the built environment. With a focus on delivering high-quality projects, Wates stands out in the industry through its collaborative approach and dedication to community engagement. As a prominent player in the UK construction sector, Wates continues to shape the landscape with its diverse portfolio and strong market presence.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Wates's score of 43 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wates's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wates Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,952,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Wates is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. This long-term goal includes a significant reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Wates plans for 89% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2027. The company's emissions data and climate targets reflect its commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
9,091,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,466,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wates's primary industry is Construction work (45), 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 Wates is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wates 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
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