Watkin Jones
Watkin Jones plc, a leading UK-based property developer, is headquartered in GB and operates primarily across England and Wales. Founded in 1791, the company has established itself as a key player in the construction and development industry, specialising in the delivery of high-quality residential and student accommodation. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Watkin Jones offers unique services that encompass the entire development process, from land acquisition to project management. The company is renowned for its commitment to creating vibrant communities and has achieved notable milestones, including the successful completion of thousands of student beds and residential units. As a market leader, Watkin Jones continues to set industry standards, leveraging its extensive experience and expertise to meet the evolving needs of the housing market.
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Industry Benchmark
Watkin Jones's score of 36 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Watkin Jones's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Watkin Jones reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,004,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,476,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 528,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, also saw total emissions of about 2,004,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,481,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 253,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 1,876,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,412,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 356,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,876,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation. Despite these figures, Watkin Jones has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity metrics suggest a focus on improving efficiency relative to revenue, with values of about 0.0049 tonnes CO2e/£m revenue in 2023 and 0.0044 tonnes CO2e/£m revenue in 2022. Overall, while Watkin Jones has made strides in tracking and reporting emissions, further commitments to reduction targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,554,168,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,844,087,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Watkin Jones 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.
