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Cambridge City Council

Cambridge City Council, the local authority for the city of Cambridge in Great Britain, has been serving its community since its establishment in the early 20th century. With its headquarters located in the heart of Cambridge, the council plays a pivotal role in local governance, urban planning, and community services across the region. As a key player in the public sector, Cambridge City Council focuses on delivering essential services such as housing, waste management, and environmental sustainability. Its commitment to innovation and community engagement sets it apart, fostering a vibrant and inclusive city. Notable achievements include initiatives aimed at enhancing public transport and promoting green spaces, reflecting its dedication to improving the quality of life for residents. With a strong market position, the council continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its diverse population.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cambridge City Council'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.

5

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Cambridge City Council's score of 5 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cambridge City Council's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Cambridge City Council's carbon emissions have shown a significant downward trend over recent years. In 2019, the total emissions were approximately 227,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,711,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,985,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 217,665,000 kg CO2e. By 2021, emissions per head of population had decreased to about 35.8 tonnes CO2e, and in 2022, this figure slightly increased to approximately 36.0 tonnes CO2e. Despite these reductions, Cambridge City Council has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The council continues to focus on various climate commitments aimed at reducing overall carbon emissions and promoting sustainability within the community.

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2019
Scope 1
7,711,000
Scope 2
1,985,000
Scope 3
217,665,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cambridge City Council's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), which is 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. Cambridge City Council is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cambridge City Council 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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