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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.

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33

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

City Of London's score of 33 is higher than 87% 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 1,894,000 kg CO2e, which comprises mobile combustion (642,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (1,352,000 kg CO2e). Additionally, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity and steam accounted for approximately 14,829,000 kg CO2e (12,829,000 kg CO2e from electricity and 1,719,000 kg CO2e from steam). Comparatively, in 2022, total emissions were about 108,055,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 6,523,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The City of London has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The City has also reported emissions for previous years, with 2021 emissions at approximately 113,845,000 kg CO2e and 2019 emissions at about 132,380,000 kg CO2e. This trend suggests a gradual decrease in emissions over the years. While the City of London has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, it continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to climate action.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
26,079,000
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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 very 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. This request for City Of London is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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City Of London is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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