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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Centrica's score of 74 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Centrica's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,478,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 542,244,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,299,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, with a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Centrica plans to be a net zero business by 2045, targeting a 40% reduction in emissions by the end of 2034. In 2022, Centrica's emissions included approximately 726,891,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 1 emissions at about 722,810,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 21,180,922,000 kg CO2e in 2023, highlighting the significant impact of their supply chain and product use. Centrica's commitment to sustainability is reflected in their comprehensive climate transition plans, which outline their strategies for reducing emissions and enhancing environmental responsibility across their operations.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,698,388,000 | 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 | 38,734,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 126,137,878,000 | 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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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.
