Centrica
Centrica plc, a leading energy services and solutions company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1997, Centrica has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily operating in the UK, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its core services, including electricity and gas supply, energy management, and home services, which are designed to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability. With a commitment to innovation, Centrica has made significant strides in the energy transition, focusing on renewable energy and smart technology solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its investment in low-carbon energy projects, positioning itself as a market leader in the evolving energy landscape. Centrica's dedication to customer-centric services and sustainable practices continues to drive its success in the competitive energy market.
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Centrica's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,726,177,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 7,706,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 21,860,510,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This marks a notable increase from 2023, where the company recorded total emissions of about 21,180,922,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,678,457,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 7,383,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 21,180,922,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Centrica has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2034, using 2019 levels as a baseline. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, five years ahead of the UK’s national target. In 2021, Centrica launched its People & Planet Plan, which outlines its strategy to meet these goals, including interim targets to reduce its core internal carbon footprint by 20% by 2025, which has already been achieved ahead of schedule. Centrica's efforts align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect its commitment to the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company continues to measure, report, and reduce its emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,452,507,000 | 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 | 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 | - | - | - | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Centrica is participating in some 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.
