- Shortages of building materials and appropriately skilled subcontractors.
- Failure to evolve sustainable business practices and operations in response to climate change.
- Changes in the external environment (including house price inflation, interest rates, mortgage availability, unemployment, Government Housing Policy).
- Inability to source suitable land at appropriate gross margins and return on capital employed.
- Delays and complexity in the planning process.
- Failure to comply with legislation and regulatory requirements.
- An unforeseen significant national or global event.
Bellway p.l.c.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Bellway p.l.c. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.2K tonnes CO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 13.6K tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 637 tonnes CO2e; Scope 3: 1.0M tonnes CO2e. 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
14.2K tonnes CO2e (market-based)
2024
Renewable Energy
90%
of total energy
Water Usage
270.3 m3/1000 m2
2024
Waste
7.1 tonnes/home
2024
Energy Use
89.8M kWh
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). | 13.6K tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 637 tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M tonnes CO2e |
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 | 14.2K tonnes CO2e (market-based) |
| 2023 | 16.6K tonnes CO2e (market-based) |
| 2020 | 21.0K tonnes of CO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions by 44.7% since 2019.
- Reduced scope 3 emissions to 1.40 tonnes CO2e per m2 floor area (FY23 – 1.52; FY19 base year – 1.53).
- Increased the proportion of REGO electricity procured to 90% across the year, saving 3,671 tonnes of carbon.
- Reduced waste per completed unit to 7.1 tonnes (FY23 – 8.6 tonnes).
- Achieved a landfill diversion rate of 99.2% (FY23 – 99.5%).
- Completed its first new homes heated by sustainable air source heat pumps.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce construction site water usage against the baseline of FY21 by July 2025.
- Achieve 95% renewable electricity by FY25.
- All Divisions to commence Air Source Heat Pump trials by December 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase timber frame use to around 30% of housing output by 2030.
- Establish a programme to support SME housebuilders.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon ReductionCustomers and CommunitiesEmployer of ChoiceBiodiversityResource EfficiencySustainable Supply ChainBuilding Quality Homes, SafelyCharitable Engagement