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Crest Nicholson PLC

Crest Nicholson PLC, a prominent name in the UK housebuilding sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across England and Wales. Founded in 1963, the company has established itself as a leader in residential development, focusing on creating sustainable communities and high-quality homes. Specialising in a diverse range of properties, from affordable housing to luxury developments, Crest Nicholson is renowned for its commitment to design excellence and environmental sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its innovative building practices and customer satisfaction. With a strong market position, Crest Nicholson continues to shape the landscape of modern living, delivering homes that meet the evolving needs of buyers while contributing to the growth of the housing market in the UK.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Crest Nicholson PLC's score of 21 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Crest Nicholson PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2017, Crest Nicholson PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,160,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 5,638,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (mobile combustion) and about 1,522,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for that year. Crest Nicholson's emissions have seen a significant reduction from previous years. In 2016, the company reported total emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,374,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,676,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a positive trend in reducing their carbon footprint. Despite these achievements, Crest Nicholson has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of their sustainability initiatives. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing emissions through various strategies, although detailed plans or commitments have not been publicly disclosed. Overall, Crest Nicholson PLC is actively monitoring its carbon emissions and working towards sustainability, but further transparency regarding specific reduction targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.

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467,000
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Scope 2
732,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Crest Nicholson PLC's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Crest Nicholson PLC is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Crest Nicholson PLC is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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