Centrica Sustainability Profile
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 score of 80 is higher than 89% 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 2024, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 21.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 22.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 7.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 21.2 billion kg CO2e. Centrica has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in total carbon emissions by 2034 from 2019 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045. This commitment includes specific targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has recently strengthened its targets, now focusing on a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, compared to its previous target of 40% by 2034. Centrica's strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects its commitment to the Paris Agreement goals. The company is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint while also helping its customers achieve a 25% reduction in their emissions by 2030, based on 2015 levels.
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| 2008 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,781,982,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 113,098,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 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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Centrica's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Centrica has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
