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.
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Centrica's score of 72 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Centrica's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,261,770,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,726,177,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 21,860,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including all relevant scopes. For 2023, the emissions in Great Britain were approximately 542,244,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,299,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 547,542,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Globally, the figures were similar, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,678,457,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 7,383,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 1,685,840,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Centrica has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2034 from 2019 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions. Notably, the company has already met its near-term target of reducing its core internal carbon footprint by 20% by 2025, based on 2015 levels. Centrica's initiatives include a target to reduce Central Power Generation carbon intensity by 55% by 2020, which was achieved ahead of schedule. The company continues to align its strategies with the Paris Agreement goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices and transparency in emissions reporting. Overall, Centrica's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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| 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,452,507,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 131,395,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Centrica is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
