Bellway PLC

Common Name
Bellway
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Residential Construction
Employees
2,719
Ticker
BWY
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Bellway plc is a prominent residential property development company in the United Kingdom known for building a wide range of homes catering to various segments of the housing market. The company focus...

Bellway's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bellway completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Bellway has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Bellway’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Bellway's Annual Report 2024
a. Bellway's Annual Report 2024
b. Bellway's Annual Report 2023
b. Bellway's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Bellway's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bellway amounted to 17,691 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bellway decreased by 7.35%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Bellway's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e-19%-9%-10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bellway's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bellway were 13,590 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Bellway reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bellway's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bellway's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Bellway's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bellway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 637 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,101 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Bellway reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bellway's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 25.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bellway's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bellway 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Bellway use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Bellway reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Bellway's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Bellway's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Bellway reported 1,041,694 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Bellway includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Bellway's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e+1%-5%-35%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bellway's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Bellway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,041,694 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Bellway reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bellway's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 38.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bellway's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 35.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bellway disclose?

In 2024, Bellway reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Bellway's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Bellway's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 627,751 tCO₂e (60.26%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 276,418 tCO₂e (26.54%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 62,995 tCO₂e (6.05%)

Bellway's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(6.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(26.5%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(60.3%)

Insights into Bellway’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Bellway reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,590 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,055 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Bellway's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)UMMBerkeley Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 713 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,187Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MCapri HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,811 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,619Scope 1 Intensity: 0.86 tCO2e/$MBrightstar LotteryYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,512Scope 1 Intensity: 12.20 tCO2e/$MDFS FurnitureYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 11.57 tCO2e/$MSSP GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,673Scope 1 Intensity: 3,403.77 tCO2e/$MCrest Nicholson HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,030 tCO2eRevenue: $M 801Scope 1 Intensity: 2.53 tCO2e/$MTaylor WimpeyYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,268Scope 1 Intensity: 2.76 tCO2e/$MBurberry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MCompass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,471Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MWH SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,525Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MBarratt RedrowYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,271Scope 1 Intensity: 2.95 tCO2e/$MTHGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,198Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MAston MartinYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MUUUltimate ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 200Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MVistry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,743Scope 1 Intensity: 3.90 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,139 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,158Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$MKingfisherYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,883Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MMMMears GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,421Scope 1 Intensity: 9.36 tCO2e/$MBellwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,055Scope 1 Intensity: 4.45 tCO2e/$M

How does Bellway's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Bellway reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.78 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Bellway rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Bellway ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Bellway is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Bellway's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Bellway reported a total carbon footprint of 1,059,385 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 35.07% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Bellway's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.28%. a

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