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Ecology Building Society

Ecology Building Society, headquartered in the UK, is a pioneering financial institution dedicated to promoting sustainable living through eco-friendly lending practices. Founded in 1981, the society has established itself as a leader in the green finance sector, primarily serving customers across Great Britain. Specialising in providing mortgages for energy-efficient homes and sustainable projects, Ecology Building Society stands out with its commitment to environmental responsibility and community-focused initiatives. The society's unique approach includes offering products that support the construction of low-impact homes and the retrofitting of existing properties to enhance energy efficiency. With a strong market position, Ecology Building Society has garnered recognition for its ethical practices and contributions to the green economy, making it a trusted choice for environmentally conscious borrowers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ecology Building Society's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

22

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Ecology Building Society's score of 22 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ecology Building Society's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ecology Building Society reported total carbon emissions of approximately 425,900 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 415,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel and employee commuting. The Society has shown a significant reduction in emissions over the years, decreasing from about 1,200,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 425,900 kg CO2e in 2022. This represents a substantial commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Despite these achievements, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Ecology Building Society. Their ongoing efforts reflect a broader commitment to sustainability within the financial sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
299,800
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ecology Building Society's primary industry is Construction work (45), 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. Ecology Building Society 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.

Ecology Building Society 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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