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Anglian Water Services Limited

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Anglian Water Services Limited'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.

43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Anglian Water Services Limited's score of 43 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Anglian Water Services Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Anglian Water Services Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 265,219,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 118,304,000 kg CO2e, which comprise mobile combustion (approximately 21,904,000 kg CO2e) and process emissions (around 85,859,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 121,994,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 11,154,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing about 621,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 274,362,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2023. However, Anglian Water has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
114,390,000
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Scope 2
134,894,000
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Scope 3
12,243,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Anglian Water Services Limited's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Anglian Water Services Limited is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Anglian Water Services Limited is not committed to any 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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