The Crown Estate, a prominent entity in the realm of public administration and defence services, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established with a long-standing history, it plays a vital role in managing a diverse portfolio of assets across the UK, including land, property, and marine holdings. Since its inception, The Crown Estate has become a key player in the management of assets that generate revenue for the UK government, with a focus on sustainable and responsible stewardship.
Specialising in property management, land leasing, and marine assets, The Crown Estate’s offerings are distinguished by their unique status as an independent commercial enterprise serving the public interest. Its notable achievements include maintaining a significant market position within the UK’s public sector asset management landscape. As a leader in its industry, The Crown Estate continues to uphold its core mission of delivering value while supporting national priorities.
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Industry Intensity
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
The Crown Estate's reported carbon emissions
The Crown Estate reported a total of approximately 1.53 billion kg CO2e for the year 2025, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions were the most significant contributor, totalling approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e, with downstream leased assets accounting for the largest portion of this. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.71 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 5.51 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, total emissions were approximately 1.50 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e and Scope 1 at approximately 3.31 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 6.93 million kg CO2e.
For 2023, total emissions were approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.14 billion kg CO2e, Scope 1 emissions were around 3.45 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 7.04 million kg CO2e.
The Crown Estate has set a target to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2023 and all energy from renewable sources by 2030. Furthermore, the organisation aimed to halve its impact by improving carbon emissions intensity by a further 40% from a 2012/13 baseline for property under its direct control by 31st March 2022.
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The Crown Estate’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
Our target is to procure 100% of our electricity from renewa…
Our target is to procure 100% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2023 and all energy from renewable sources by 2030.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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