- Lack of effective regulation and clarity over transition timelines.
- Undefined roadmap to zero-carbon homes.
- Low public awareness of energy-efficient options.
- Need for impactful green finance.
- Skills shortage in the construction sector.
- Inconsistent standards and lack of shared baseline.
- Potential delays to UK grid decarbonisation.
- Reliance on advancements in low-carbon plant and equipment.
- Misalignment of sectoral commitments for key materials.
- Reliance on unproven technology (e.g., CCUS).
Barratt Developments PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Barratt Developments PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9M tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 15.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 935 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 2.9M tCO2e. 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
2.9M tCO2e (market-based)
2024
Renewable Energy
87% (business premises and facilities)
of total energy
Energy Use
117.7K MWh
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 15.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 935 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.9M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.9M tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2020-07 to 2021-06 | 292.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell 34% this year, 50% below our 2018 baseline, due to lower output drop, reduced fuel use, and 40% diesel substitution with HVO.
- Scope 3 emissions intensity dropped 10% this year, mainly from reduced overheads and grid decarbonisation.
- Over 99% of our homes maintained an A or B rating, providing significant energy savings for customers.
- Delivered 4,668 plots using MMC, which represented 33% of gross completions, surpassing our FY25 target of 30%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 29.0% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025
- Achieve 30% offsite-based products and systems in homes constructed by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 54.7% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- Zero carbon homes in use for regulated energy by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeNatureSustainability