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City Of London

City of London Corporation, often referred to simply as the City of London, is a pivotal institution headquartered in Great Britain. Established in the 12th century, it has evolved into a key player in the financial services industry, overseeing the Square Mile, which is renowned as a global financial hub. The Corporation's primary focus areas include governance, economic development, and the promotion of the City as a leading business destination. Its unique blend of historical significance and modern innovation sets it apart, offering services that range from regulatory oversight to community engagement initiatives. With a rich heritage and a commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, the City of London Corporation continues to maintain a strong market position, contributing significantly to the UK economy and attracting international investment.

DitchCarbon Score

How does City Of London's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

City Of London's score of 28 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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City Of London's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the City of London reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,532,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,896,000 kg CO2e, which comprises mobile combustion (642,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (1,350,000 kg CO2e). Additionally, Scope 2 emissions from purchased steam and electricity amounted to approximately 14,100,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, the City of London has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, total emissions were about 108,055,000 kg CO2e, showing a decrease in emissions from 2021, which were approximately 113,845,000 kg CO2e. This trend indicates a positive trajectory towards emission reduction. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the City of London. The organisation continues to focus on initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing environmental impact, aligning with broader climate action strategies.

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2019202120222023
Scope 1
1,456,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
26,079,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. City Of London's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. City Of London is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

City Of London is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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