Devon County Council

Devon County Council's reported carbon emissions

Devon County Council, based in GB and operating in the "Other services (93)" sector, has established a commitment to achieve "net-zero emissions" by 2030. This ambitious target involves a 70% reduction in corporate carbon emissions from a 2012/13 baseline, with the remaining 30% to be offset. The most recent comprehensive emissions data available is for 2021, with total emissions at approximately 19,738,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,207,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,969,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 12,562,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Devon County Council reported total emissions of approximately 21,641,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at roughly 2,598,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 6,250,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 12,791,000 kg CO2e. Earlier data from 2017 shows total emissions of around 30,623,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3,456,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 14,173,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 12,994,000 kg CO2e. In 2013, total emissions were recorded at approximately 41,735,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 of about 4,667,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 of around 18,701,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of approximately 18,367,000 kg CO2e. While specific data for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is not yet fully disclosed, reports indicate that some intensity data related to Scope 1 and 2 emissions exists for these years, though direct emissions figures are not available. For instance, in 2024, the direct and indirect GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) was approximately 16,770.0 per MBoE. Similarly, for 2023, this intensity was around 15,480.0 per MBoE, and for 2022, it was approximately 16,580.0 per MBoE. Data for 2019 is also unavailable, with only intensity metrics from other reports mentioned. The council's Carbon Reduction Plan outlines its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The plan highlights that emissions data for 2021, 2020, and 2017 is from a report that has been updated, suggesting ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions. Missing data points for Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute have been identified in some reporting years.