Skipton Building Society, headquartered in Skipton, GB, is a prominent player in the real estate services industry, specifically within the financial sector. Founded in 1853, it has established itself as one of the largest building societies in the UK, offering a range of financial products and services, including mortgages, savings accounts, and insurance.
With a strong focus on customer service and community engagement, Skipton Building Society stands out for its commitment to mutuality, ensuring that profits are reinvested for the benefit of its members. The society has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position and recognition for its innovative approach to financial solutions. Its dedication to transparency and ethical practices further enhances its reputation in the competitive landscape of real estate services.
-5 vs industry average
Skipton Building Society’s score of 23 is lower than 38% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Skipton Building Society's reported carbon emissions
Skipton Building Society, headquartered in GB and operating within real estate services (70), has reported its carbon emissions for various years.
For the reporting year 2025, Skipton Building Society reported Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 13,611,000 kg CO2e from investments. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for this year were approximately 10,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and approximately 16,000 kg CO2e (location-based).
In 2024, the society reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 705,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and approximately 1,351,000 kg CO2e (location-based).
For the reporting year 2023, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 648,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and approximately 1,441,000 kg CO2e (location-based).
In 2022, market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 24,800 kg CO2e, with location-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 1,178,000 kg CO2e.
For 2021, market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 775,200 kg CO2e, and location-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,598,000 kg CO2e.
In 2020, Skipton Building Society reported a total of approximately 696,200 kg CO2e emissions. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 658,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 14,000 kg CO2e.
Skipton Building Society has publicly stated commitments to net-zero emissions. The organisation is associated with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments targeting net-zero by 2050, with a starting point of 2023. While specific reduction percentages are not detailed, these commitments indicate a long-term strategy towards comprehensive emissions reduction across all scopes. The SBTi data indicates a commitment to Science Based Targets initiative by Skipton Building Society.
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Skipton Building Society’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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