Pennon Group plc, commonly referred to as Pennon, is a leading water and waste management company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1989, Pennon has established itself as a key player in the utilities sector, primarily operating in the South West of England through its subsidiaries, including South West Water and Viridor. The company focuses on providing essential water services, wastewater treatment, and sustainable waste management solutions. Pennon is recognised for its commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, offering unique services that enhance resource recovery and reduce carbon footprints. With a strong market position, Pennon has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
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In 2023, Pennon Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 299,747,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 28,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 31,321,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 239,653,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the value chain, such as purchased goods and services. Pennon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 68% by FY2032 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 30% reduction by FY2032, also from a FY2021 baseline. Furthermore, they aim for 60% of their suppliers, by emissions, to have science-based targets by FY2027. These commitments align with Pennon's long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability and climate action within the water utilities sector.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,576,428,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 144,707,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 60,760,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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