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Business Stream

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Business Stream, a leading provider of water and wastewater services, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key player in the water industry, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for businesses seeking to optimise their water usage and reduce costs. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Business Stream offers a range of core services, including water retail, wastewater management, and water efficiency consultancy. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with expert insights, enabling clients to achieve significant savings and environmental benefits. Recognised for its commitment to customer service and operational excellence, Business Stream has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the water sector.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Business Stream's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Business Stream's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Business Stream reported total carbon emissions of approximately 500,120 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 398,610 kg CO2e, primarily from fugitive emissions (372,830 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (25,430 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, attributed to purchased electricity, were around 50,350 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 51,160 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (31,880 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (14,920 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 231,177 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 73,914 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 104,483 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 52,781 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. Business Stream's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Business Stream Ltd., reflecting a corporate family relationship. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges reported, indicating a potential area for future commitment and improvement in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
194,268
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Scope 2
178,857
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Scope 3
248,738
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00,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Business Stream's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low 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 Business Stream 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.

Business Stream 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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