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Great Portland Estates

Great Portland Estates plc, commonly referred to as GPE, is a prominent property investment and development company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2007, GPE has carved a niche in the London real estate market, focusing primarily on high-quality office and mixed-use developments in key areas such as the West End and the City of London. With a commitment to sustainability and innovative design, GPE offers a unique portfolio of properties that cater to modern business needs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant developments that enhance urban living and working environments. Recognised for its strategic approach, GPE holds a strong market position, consistently delivering value to its stakeholders while contributing to the regeneration of London’s architectural landscape.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Great Portland Estates's score of 53 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Great Portland Estates's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Great Portland Estates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,106,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 26,106,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 42,442,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,500,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 36,442,000 kg CO2e. Great Portland Estates has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its carbon footprint. Overall, Great Portland Estates is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while enhancing its sustainability practices in the real estate sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Great Portland Estates's primary industry is Real estate services (70), 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 Great Portland Estates is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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