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Scottish Power

Scottish Power, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in renewable energy, particularly in wind power, contributing significantly to the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy. Scottish Power offers a range of services, including electricity generation, transmission, and retail, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices. Its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility sets it apart in the competitive energy market. With a robust portfolio of wind farms and a growing focus on smart energy solutions, Scottish Power has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first companies to invest heavily in renewable technologies. This dedication has solidified its position as a key player in the UK's energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Scottish Power's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Scottish Power's score of 41 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Scottish Power's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Scottish Power reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 17,000,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,750,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 15,189,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were the largest contributor, reaching about 11,745,139,000 kg CO2e, with substantial figures from purchased goods and services. Scottish Power has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing these emissions. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations. As part of the energy sector, Scottish Power is likely to align with broader industry efforts to reduce carbon footprints and transition towards renewable energy sources.

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2019
Scope 1
4,749,765,000
Scope 2
15,189,000
Scope 3
11,745,139,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scottish Power's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Scottish Power is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Scottish Power 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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