Skipton Building Society

Skipton Building Society is committed to climate action and has set a net-zero target by 2050.

For the year 2025, Skipton Building Society reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 13.61 million kg CO2e from investments. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025 were reported as approximately 10,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and approximately 16,000 kg CO2e (location-based).

In 2024, the organisation's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 705,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,351,000 kg CO2e (location-based). For 2023, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 648,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,441,000 kg CO2e (location-based).

Earlier reporting shows Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2020 totalling approximately 696,200 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 658,000 kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and 14,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 775,200 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,598,000 kg CO2e (location-based). For 2022, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 24,800 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,178,000 kg CO2e (location-based).

Skipton Building Society has committed to a net-zero target by 2050, aligning with a 1.5°C pathway. The organisation has been involved with initiatives such as the Principles for Responsible Banking. Some near-term commitments have been removed or withdrawn.