Savills PLC is committed to achieving net zero for its operations (Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions(GHG)) in 2030 and for its value chain (Scope 3) 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.

Our consultancy team, Savills Earth, brings together energy and sustainability experts to offer bespoke consultancy advice to our clients. We promote thought leadership and launched real estate’s first sustainability graduate programme in the UK, encouraging fresh perspective on a constantly evolving topic. Whilst each of our client’s assets and aspirations differ, we aim to support each of them and the wider industry to grasp the challenges ahead and implement proactive strategies in response.

Recent key performance highlights

• Savills UK 2022 Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions totalled 839 tonnes CO2e which is down 38% compared with our baseline year of 2019 and is a 9% decrease compared with 2021.
• In 2022 we conducted 91 waste audits, added food waste to 11 of our offices and introduced coffee cup recycling to our global HQ, Margaret Street.
• Printing decreased by 68% compared with 2019
• 107 of our offices are certified to ISO 14001
• We facilitated 17 Net Zero Pathway reports for clients covering 1,161 assets, advised on 1 megatonne of carbon storage and advised on 400,000 tonnes of rural carbon reduction
• We launched our new podcast series 'Savills Earth Real Estate Insights' with each episode discussing a key sustainability issue with expert speakers at Savills.  Healthy debate, discussion and ideas were exchanged relating to the circular economy, biodiversity, energy, transport and infrastructure and the supply chain. Three of the episodes alone brought in more than 6,200 listens.
• In 2022 we advised on 36,000 acres of peatland restoration and over 2,500 acres of new tree planting.