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City Of Edinburgh Council
Public AdministrationUnited Kingdom
Last verified 30 days agoedinburgh.gov.uk
The City of Edinburgh Council, often referred to as Edinburgh City Council, is the local government authority responsible for the administration of Edinburgh, Scotland. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the council oversees a broad range of public services across the city and surrounding regions. Established in its current form in the 19th century, it has evolved to serve the needs of a vibrant urban population.
Operating within the public administration and defence services sector, the council provides essential services such as social security, education, housing, and transportation. Its core offerings are distinguished by a commitment to improving community wellbeing and fostering sustainable urban development. Recognised for its leadership in local governance, the City of Edinburgh Council plays a vital role in shaping the city's future and maintaining its status as a key administrative hub in Scotland.
42
DitchCarbon score
+13 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 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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City Of Edinburgh Council's reported carbon emissions
The City of Edinburgh Council, a public administration and defence services provider in GB, reported Scope 3 emissions of 1,019,000 kg CO2e for the most recent year, 2024. In 2023, their Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1,226,000 kg CO2e, and in 2022 they were about 1,148,000 kg CO2e, all attributed to business travel.
The Council has set ambitious climate commitments. Their Council Emissions Reduction Plan aims for the organisation to achieve net zero by 2030. They also have a corporate net zero target to reduce all emissions by 68% between 2005/06 and 2030/31, based on a 2005/06 baseline of 192,911,000 kg CO2e. Furthermore, there is a city-wide net zero target aiming for a 14% reduction in absolute Net Zero emissions (tCO2e) between 2018/19 (2,427,000,000 kg CO2e) and 2030/31.
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City Of Edinburgh Council’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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