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Cardiff Council, also known simply as the Council, is the principal local authority governing Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. As a leading public body, it is dedicated to delivering comprehensive public administration and social security services across the region.
Serving a diverse population, the Council manages essential services spanning education, housing, social care, waste management, and city development. Its crucial role ensures the effective functioning and continuous improvement of Cardiff's urban and community infrastructure.
With a heritage rooted in centuries of local governance, Cardiff Council stands as the cornerstone of civic life, actively shaping the city's future. It holds a unique market position as the democratic body responsible for enhancing the quality of life for all Cardiff residents and businesses.
26
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-3 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cardiff Council's reported carbon emissions
Cardiff Council, a local authority in the public administration and defence sector in GB, reported its 2022 carbon emissions as 14,204,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 8,490,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2021, its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 21,540,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were 14,745,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 11,373,000 kg CO2e. The Council has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data, specifically missing categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute. Cardiff Council does not currently have any publicly available reduction targets or climate pledges.
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Cardiff Council’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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