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Dartford Council

Dartford Council, officially known as Dartford Borough Council, is a local authority based in Dartford, Kent, GB. Established in the mid-20th century, the council has played a pivotal role in the governance and development of the Dartford area, focusing on community services, urban planning, and environmental sustainability. The council's headquarters is strategically located in Dartford, serving a diverse population across the borough. Key services include waste management, housing, and community safety, all designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. Dartford Council is recognised for its commitment to innovation and community engagement, making it a leader in local governance. With a strong emphasis on sustainable development and public welfare, Dartford Council continues to achieve notable milestones, positioning itself as a vital contributor to the region's growth and well-being.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Dartford Council's score of 23 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dartford Council's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Dartford Council reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,596,000 kg CO2e, comprising 990,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 537,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 77,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2017, where total emissions were about 1,730,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,069,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 638,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 85,000 kg CO2e. Dartford Council has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives in their climate commitments. However, they are actively working towards a net-zero strategy, as outlined in their documentation. The council's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint, although specific targets or pledges have not been disclosed.

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Scope 1
1,468,000
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000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
1,261,000
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000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
851,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dartford Council's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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 Dartford Council is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Dartford Council 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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