Pennon
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Pennon's score of 72 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pennon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Pennon Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 299,747,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 28,773,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 31,321,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 239,653,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 68% by FY2032 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, Pennon plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is a 30% reduction by FY2032, focusing on emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting. Furthermore, Pennon aims for 60% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by FY2027. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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