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Places For People

Places for People, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the housing and regeneration sector, established in 1965. With a strong presence across the UK, the organisation focuses on creating and managing affordable homes, as well as delivering community-focused services. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Places for People offers a diverse range of services, including property development, management, and investment. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its portfolio to over 200,000 homes, positioning itself as a key contributor to the UK housing market. With a reputation for excellence, Places for People continues to enhance communities and improve lives, making it a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Places For People'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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

Places For People's score of 25 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Places For People's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Places for People reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,540,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,031,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 16,641,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, with emissions data disclosed across all three scopes. In 2022, the organisation's total emissions were approximately 52,842,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 38,772,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 9,277,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 521,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions over the years, particularly from 2021, when total emissions were about 46,656,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Places for People has not publicly set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their ability to align with industry standards for climate action. Their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, although further initiatives could enhance their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
35,798,000
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Scope 2
10,445,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
412,000
000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Places For People's primary industry is Real estate services (70), 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 Places For People is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Places For People is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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