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Grainger

Grainger plc, a leading residential property owner and developer, is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB. Established in 1912, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the UK’s rental market and expanding its operations across major cities, including London and Manchester. Grainger is renowned for its commitment to high-quality rental homes, offering a diverse portfolio that includes build-to-rent developments and regeneration projects. Its unique approach combines sustainability with innovative design, setting it apart in the competitive property sector. With a strong market position, Grainger has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its customer service and sustainability initiatives. As a trusted name in the industry, Grainger continues to shape the future of residential living in the UK.

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45

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

Grainger's score of 45 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grainger's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Grainger plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, Grainger aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from capital goods and downstream leased assets by 51.6% per square metre of residential gross internal area within the same timeframe. In 2022, Grainger's emissions were approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 920,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 963,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 574,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. Grainger's commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these targets, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility in the real estate sector.

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Scope 1
701,000
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Scope 2
198,000
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000,000
Scope 3
104,000
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000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grainger's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Grainger is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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