Yorkshire Building Society

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Yorkshire Building Society doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 30

Yorkshire Building Society has a DitchCarbon Score of 30 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability efforts. This score suggests that the company has a relatively high carbon intensity compared to others. Improvements in reducing emissions and enhancing sustainability practices are needed to increase their score.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Yorkshire Building Society operates in the finance sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Yorkshire Building Society operates in the UK, which has a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its carbon footprint.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

20.83%

...this company is doing 20.83% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Yorkshire Building Society, founded in 1864, is a prominent player in the UK’s finance sector, headquartered in the historic county of Yorkshire. As a mutual organisation, it boasts over 3.1 million members and manages assets exceeding £38 billion, focusing on the benefits of mutuality for its customers. The company offers a range of financial services, including savings, mortgages, and insurance, all while adhering to a customer-centric approach that emphasizes fair treatment and long-term value.

Bad news, Yorkshire Building Society hasn't set SBTi commitments yet

Yorkshire Building Society has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science.
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