- Flooding risk affecting 6% of sites in present-day conditions, projected to increase under a 4°C scenario.
- Heat stress risk projected to increase significantly beyond 2050, potentially impacting demand for homes.
- Uncertainty surrounding UK carbon pricing mechanisms and regulations.
- Potential for increased raw material costs due to carbon pricing applied to suppliers' operations.
- Decarbonization of the supply chain.
Berkeley Group Holdings plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-05 to 2024-04 reporting, Berkeley Group Holdings plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 917 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 609 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 308 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 304.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
917 tCO2e/year
2023-05 to 2024-04
Renewable Energy
100% of UK electricity
of total energy
Waste
3.4K tons/year
2023-05 to 2024-04
Energy Use
27.5K MWh/year
2023-05 to 2024-04
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-05 to 2024-04)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 609 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 308 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 304.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-05 to 2024-04 | 917 tCO2e/year |
| 2022-05 to 2023-04 | 5.2K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Surpassed original SBT for a 50% reduction in absolute scopes 1 and 2 (market-based) GHG emissions, achieving a 76% reduction.
- 96% of directly purchased diesel in 2024 was low-carbon renewable biodiesel HVO.
- Implemented a detailed supply chain engagement strategy for high-impact materials (concrete, steel, aluminum, glass, and bricks).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce scope 3 purchased goods and services and use of sold products GHG emissions 40% per square foot of legally completed floor area by FY2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityResponsible ProcurementEmployee Wellbeing