British Land
British Land Company PLC, commonly known as British Land, is a leading UK real estate investment trust headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1856, the company has evolved into a prominent player in the property sector, focusing on the ownership, management, and development of high-quality commercial properties across the UK and Europe. With a diverse portfolio that includes retail, office, and mixed-use developments, British Land is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful transformation of urban spaces and a strong emphasis on creating vibrant communities. As one of the largest property companies in the UK, British Land continues to set industry standards, leveraging its extensive market knowledge and strategic partnerships to deliver exceptional value to its stakeholders.
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British Land's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, British Land reported total carbon emissions of approximately 80,637,120 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,756,149 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 51,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 12,225 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of around 149,481,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 8,025,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 11,739,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 129,706,000 kg CO2e. British Land has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 75% reduction in operational carbon intensity of standing assets by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. The company also targets a 51% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline, alongside a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per square meter of net lettable area over the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect British Land's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the real estate sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,503,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,056,530,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000 |
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British Land 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.
