Anglian Water Services Limited, commonly known as Anglian Water, is a leading water and wastewater services provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1973, the company operates primarily across the East of England, serving millions of customers with essential water supply and sewage treatment services. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Anglian Water focuses on delivering high-quality drinking water and effective wastewater management solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including investments in advanced technology to enhance service efficiency and environmental stewardship. As a key player in the UK water industry, Anglian Water is recognised for its robust infrastructure and customer-centric approach, consistently striving to meet the evolving needs of its communities while maintaining a strong market position.
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In 2024, Anglian Water Services Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 297,156,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 125,454,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and process emissions. Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity, were approximately 133,989,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 3,000,000 kg CO2e, including business travel and fuel-related activities. For 2025, the company anticipates total emissions of about 297,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from water and wastewater treatment projected at 85,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from grid electricity estimated at 133,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Anglian Water has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company is a current subsidiary of Anglian Water Services Limited, and emissions data is cascaded from this parent organization. Overall, Anglian Water is actively monitoring its carbon footprint but has yet to establish formal reduction targets or initiatives within the framework of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 117,842,876 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 163,485,177 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 29,674,707 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Anglian Water Services Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 59% last year and decreased by approximately 58% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 5% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 94% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Anglian Water Services Limited 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.
