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Gas Distribution
GB
updated 11 days ago

British Gas Trading Ltd

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British Gas Trading Ltd, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1986, the company has evolved into a leading provider of gas and electricity, serving millions of residential and business customers across the UK. Specialising in energy supply, British Gas offers a range of services, including smart home technology and energy efficiency solutions, setting itself apart with a commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to introduce smart meters, enhancing energy management for users. With a strong market position, British Gas is recognised for its reliability and comprehensive service offerings, making it a trusted name in the energy industry. Its focus on sustainability and customer-centric solutions continues to drive its growth and reputation.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

British Gas Trading Ltd's score of 41 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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British Gas Trading Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Centrica plc

British Gas Trading Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Centrica plc, which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments down to British Gas Trading Ltd. Centrica plc, the parent organization, is actively engaged in various climate initiatives, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Climate Action 100+ (CA100), which aim to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for British Gas Trading Ltd have not been disclosed. As part of its commitment to sustainability, British Gas Trading Ltd aligns with broader corporate climate initiatives, although specific details regarding their own reduction targets or climate pledges remain unspecified. The company is expected to adhere to the climate strategies set forth by Centrica plc, reflecting a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental responsibility within the energy sector.

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Scope 1
5,452,507,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
131,395,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British Gas Trading Ltd's primary industry is Distribution services of gaseous fuels through mains, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 British Gas Trading Ltd 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.

British Gas Trading Ltd 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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