Climate

 

Savills is focused on climate-related risks and working together with its clients, suppliers and the local communities to deliver a more sustainable future.

Savills plc is committed to achieving net zero for its operations (Scope 1 and 2) in 2030 and for its value chain (Scope 3) green-house gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. Savills is currently working to verify interim decarbonisation targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as part of this, Savills would be recognised by the Race to Zero and Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaigns.

The Savills Group has aligned Group business strategy with 9 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Of these, three SDGs are directly relevant to our climate aims which include:

  • Affordable & Clean Energy - we aim to maximise energy efficiency, minimise carbon emissions and work continuously towards net zero carbon targets globally.
  • Climate Action - work continuously to reduce carbon emissions and report in accordance with our Task Force for Climate Related Disclosure obligations.
  • Responsible Consumption and Production - we seek to reduce our environmental impacts through active operational management and responsible procurement.

Climate 2022 Highlights:

  • Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduced 17.9% against our 2019 base year
  • Working to verify interim decarbonisation targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
  • 30% improvement in FTSE4Good rating to 3.5/5
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), B rating