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The Crown Estate Sustainability Profile

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The Crown Estate, a prominent real estate and land management organisation, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1760, it has evolved into a key player in the UK property market, managing a diverse portfolio that includes urban properties, rural land, and coastal assets. The Crown Estate operates primarily in England, Wales, and Scotland, focusing on sustainable development and responsible stewardship. With a commitment to innovation, The Crown Estate offers unique services in property management, renewable energy, and marine resources. Its strategic approach has positioned it as a leader in the industry, recognised for its contributions to economic growth and environmental sustainability. Notable achievements include significant investments in offshore wind energy, reinforcing its status as a forward-thinking organisation in the evolving landscape of real estate and land use.

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

The Crown Estate's score of 73 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Crown Estate's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, The Crown Estate reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,501,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,710,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 685,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 1,494,139,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are significantly driven by downstream leased assets, which account for approximately 1,424,670,000 kg CO2e. The Crown Estate has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2023 and all energy from renewable sources by 2030. Additionally, they have targeted a 40% improvement in carbon emissions intensity from a 2012/13 baseline for properties under their direct control by 2022. The organization has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency across its operations.

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20182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,637,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
11,073,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The Crown Estate's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Crown Estate's primary industry is Public Administration, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Crown Estate's Location?

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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 The Crown Estate is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Crown Estate's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Crown Estate's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 95% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Downstream Leased Assets
95%
Capital Goods
3%
Purchased Goods and Services
1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

The Crown Estate's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

The Crown Estate has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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