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Wastewater Treatment
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updated a month ago

Bristol Water

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Bristol Water, a prominent water supply company based in Great Britain, has been serving the South West region since its establishment in 1846. Headquartered in Bristol, the company operates primarily in the water utility sector, providing essential services to over a million customers across its operational areas. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Bristol Water offers a range of core services, including water treatment, distribution, and customer support. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first water companies in the UK to adopt advanced technology for leak detection. With a strong market position, Bristol Water is recognised for its high-quality service and dedication to environmental stewardship, making it a leader in the water industry.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Bristol Water's score of 52 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bristol Water's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bristol Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 83,196,208 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 20,870,003 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 69,731,791 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 62,254,117 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 27,159,234 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,159,820 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at approximately 14,257,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were minimal, reported at just 50 kg CO2e from business travel. Bristol Water is a current subsidiary of Pennon Group Plc, which influences its climate commitments and reporting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Bristol Water, nor are there any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments reported. The company has not outlined any significant reduction initiatives or climate pledges at this time. Overall, Bristol Water's emissions data reflects a substantial carbon footprint, with a need for strategic initiatives to address and reduce these emissions in alignment with industry standards and climate goals.

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Scope 1
4,159,820
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Scope 2
14,257,000
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Scope 3
50
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bristol Water's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is high 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. This request for Bristol Water is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bristol Water is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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