Affinity Water Sustainability Profile
Affinity Water, a leading water supply company in Great Britain, is headquartered in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Established in 2008, it has quickly become a key player in the water industry, serving over 3 million customers across London and the surrounding regions. The company focuses on providing high-quality drinking water and innovative water management solutions, ensuring sustainability and efficiency in its operations. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Affinity Water has implemented various initiatives aimed at reducing water wastage and promoting conservation. Its core services include water supply, treatment, and distribution, distinguished by a strong emphasis on customer service and community engagement. Recognised for its efforts in sustainability, Affinity Water continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and technological advancements, making it a trusted name in the water sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Affinity Water'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Steam and Hot Water Supply 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.
Industry Benchmark
Affinity Water's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Affinity Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Affinity Water's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 30,415,588 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 2,046,449 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 45,382,218 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions contributing significantly to their overall footprint. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions, committing to a 45% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, for the 2023/2024 period, Affinity Water aims for a 5% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to the 2021/22 baseline. Looking towards the future, Affinity Water plans to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045, with ongoing analysis to refine their strategy. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is cascaded from Affinity Water Limited, indicating a structured approach to environmental accountability within their corporate family.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,811,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 58,350,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,018,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
How Carbon Intensive is Affinity Water's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Affinity Water's Location?
Affinity Water's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Affinity Water's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 26% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 68% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.
Top Scope 3 Categories
Affinity Water's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Affinity Water has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
