Severn Trent Water Limited
Severn Trent Water Limited, commonly referred to as Severn Trent, is a leading water and wastewater services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1974, the company primarily operates across the Midlands and Wales, serving millions of customers with essential water services. As a key player in the water industry, Severn Trent focuses on delivering high-quality drinking water and effective wastewater management solutions. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, implementing advanced technologies to enhance service delivery. With a strong market position, Severn Trent has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and environmental initiatives. Its dedication to customer service and operational excellence sets it apart in the competitive landscape of water utilities.
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Severn Trent Water Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Severn Trent Water Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 406,399,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 406,399,000 kg CO2e, which included mobile combustion emissions of approximately 17,203,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions of about 342,907,810 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 342,907,810 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions totalled around 13,343,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing approximately 947,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 527,794,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 404,478,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 154,591,960 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 16,886,130 kg CO2e. Severn Trent Water has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,746,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 116,063,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,016,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Severn Trent Water Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
