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McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited

McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading provider of retirement living solutions. Founded in 1977, the company has established a strong presence across the UK, focusing on the development of high-quality retirement communities that cater to the needs of older adults. Specialising in the construction and management of retirement apartments and bungalows, McCarthy & Stone is renowned for its commitment to creating vibrant, supportive environments that promote independent living. Their unique approach combines modern design with tailored services, ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. With a significant market position, McCarthy & Stone has received numerous accolades for its innovative developments and customer service excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the retirement living sector.

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How does McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

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

McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited's score of 18 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,919,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 2 emissions of about 7,672,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions from business travel (approximately 1,157,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (about 85,000 kg CO2e). The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 17,678,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, the company reported emissions related to managed developments, estimating about 48,000 kg CO2e per managed development, although specific total emissions data for that year was not disclosed. Currently, McCarthy & Stone has not set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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2018
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7,672,000
Scope 3
1,242,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited'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 McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited is not participating in any 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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