Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon, a leading construction and property services company based in Great Britain, has been a significant player in the industry since its founding in 1852. With headquarters in Letchworth Garden City, the firm operates extensively across the UK, focusing on sectors such as residential, commercial, and public sector construction. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Willmott Dixon offers a range of services including design, build, and refurbishment. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting social value within communities. As a trusted partner in the construction industry, Willmott Dixon continues to set benchmarks for quality and excellence, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the market.
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Willmott Dixon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Willmott Dixon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 252,969,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,874,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 565,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 252,367,000 kg CO2e, stem from Scope 3 activities, which encompass business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2023, their total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 584,633,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,104,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 375,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 583,154,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on indirect emissions. Willmott Dixon has set ambitious reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They aim to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 55% by 2030 and achieve a complete reduction by 2040. The company is committed to a carbon management plan that includes a 15% reduction in emissions per £million of turnover by 2014, against a 2010 baseline. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within the construction and engineering sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,998,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,622,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,530,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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