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M J Gleeson

M J Gleeson, officially known as M J Gleeson PLC, is a prominent player in the UK housing and land development sector, headquartered in GB. Founded in 1903, the company has established itself as a leader in the construction industry, focusing on affordable housing and strategic land development across England and Wales. With a commitment to delivering high-quality homes, M J Gleeson is renowned for its unique approach to building affordable housing that meets the needs of local communities. The company’s core services include residential development and land promotion, which have positioned it favourably in a competitive market. Notable achievements include a strong track record of sustainable development and a growing portfolio of successful projects, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

M J Gleeson's score of 49 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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M J Gleeson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, MJ Gleeson PLC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,601,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and about 260,968,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, they plan to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 58.1% per square metre of completed floor area within the same timeframe. For long-term goals, MJ Gleeson is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per square metre of completed floor area by the same year. The company also aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to forestry, land use, and agriculture (FLAG) by 72% by 2050. MJ Gleeson has also pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the homebuilding sector.

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Scope 1
800,000
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Scope 2
397,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. M J Gleeson's primary industry is Construction work (45), 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 M J Gleeson is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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M J Gleeson 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
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