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Water Distribution
GB
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Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited Sustainability Profile

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Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited, commonly referred to as Bristol Water, is a prominent water supply company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1846, it has a rich history of providing high-quality water services to the South West of England, particularly in the Bristol and surrounding areas. Operating within the water utility industry, Bristol Water focuses on the extraction, treatment, and distribution of drinking water, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, employing advanced technologies to enhance water quality and efficiency. With a strong market position, Bristol Water has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and customer service improvements. Its dedication to delivering reliable and safe water services sets it apart in the competitive landscape of the UK water sector.

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77

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited's score of 77 is higher than 89% 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 Holdings UK Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Pennon Group Plc

Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Pennon Group Plc, which means that any emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organization. Bristol Water's climate commitments are aligned with initiatives from Pennon Group Plc, which has set ambitious targets for carbon reduction. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Bristol Water itself have not been disclosed. The company is part of a broader industry movement towards sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental resilience. As a subsidiary, Bristol Water's climate strategies may include participation in frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed at the Pennon Group level. These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across the organisation. In summary, while Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action and sustainability through its parent company, Pennon Group Plc.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,351,192,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
157,089,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
56,764,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited's primary industry is Water Distribution, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited's Location?

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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 Holdings UK Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 32% last year and increased by approximately 456% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Capital Goods
53%
Purchased Goods and Services
32%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited'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.

Bristol Water Holdings UK 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.

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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