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Centrica

Centrica plc, a leading energy services and solutions company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1997, Centrica has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily operating in the UK, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its core services, including electricity and gas supply, energy management, and home services, which are designed to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability. With a commitment to innovation, Centrica has made significant strides in the energy transition, focusing on renewable energy and smart technology solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its investment in low-carbon energy projects, positioning itself as a market leader in the evolving energy landscape. Centrica's dedication to customer-centric services and sustainable practices continues to drive its success in the competitive energy market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Centrica'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.

72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Centrica's score of 72 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Centrica's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,784,570 kg CO2e, comprising 1,678,457,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 21,180,922,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. Centrica has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, with a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to be a net zero business by 2045, targeting a 40% reduction in emissions by the end of 2034. The company has made significant strides in its climate commitments, focusing on comprehensive strategies to lower emissions across its operations and supply chain. Centrica's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,698,388,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
38,734,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
126,137,878,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Centrica's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low 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. Centrica 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.

Centrica is committed to some 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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