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Aberdeen City Council
Public AdministrationUnited Kingdom
Last verified 10 months agoaberdeencity.gov.uk
Aberdeen City Council is the principal local government authority based in Aberdeen, Great Britain, dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of vital public services across the city. Operating within the Public Administration and Defence Services sector, specifically compulsory social security services (75), the Council serves as the bedrock of civic administration, fostering a vibrant and sustainable urban environment for all citizens.
Its extensive portfolio encompasses core services such as education, robust social care provision, housing management, comprehensive city planning, efficient waste management, and essential infrastructure development. Aberdeen City Council plays a pivotal role in driving regional development and ensuring the well-being of its diverse community, establishing itself as the sole provider of essential local government functions within its operational remit. It continually strives to enhance quality of life and support sustainable growth across the city.
54
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aberdeen City Council's reported carbon emissions
Aberdeen City Council, operating in Public administration and defence services, reported total carbon emissions of 22,567,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion of 2,848,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions such as employee commute (2,727,000 kg CO2e), business travel (822,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (186,000 kg CO2e). The Council also disclosed "Home working" emissions of 638,000 kg CO2e and "District heating" emissions of 2,539,000 kg CO2e, though these were not categorised by scope in this particular reporting year.
In 2024, the total emissions were 25,463,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,716,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 (including 3,185,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion), 7,341,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (including 2,539,000 kg CO2e from purchased heat), and 7,539,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 (including 2,634,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 871,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 192,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services).
For 2023, total emissions were 27,636,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 15,716,000 kg CO2e (including 3,800,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion), Scope 2 at 7,341,000 kg CO2e (including 2,172,000 kg CO2e from purchased heat), and Scope 3 at 2,513,000 kg CO2e (including 1,087,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 310,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 66,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services).
Looking further back, in 2022, Aberdeen City Council reported total emissions of 26,159,100 kg CO2e, with 15,910,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,037,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,149,800 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2021, total emissions were 25,929,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 15,762,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 8,382,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,782,800 kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 30,563,240 kg CO2e, comprising 18,544,970 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,315,870 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,700,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Aberdeen City Council has set a long-term Net Zero target for the Council by 2045, covering Scope 3 emissions.
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Aberdeen City Council’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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