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updated 5 months ago

Edinburgh City Council

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Edinburgh City Council, the local authority for Scotland's capital, is headquartered in Edinburgh, GB. Established in the early 20th century, the council has evolved to serve a diverse urban population, focusing on key areas such as education, housing, and community services. With a commitment to sustainable development and public welfare, Edinburgh City Council offers unique services that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Notable achievements include initiatives in environmental sustainability and cultural preservation, positioning the council as a leader in local governance. As a pivotal player in the public sector, Edinburgh City Council continues to adapt and innovate, ensuring that it meets the needs of its community while maintaining a strong market presence in local government services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Edinburgh City Council'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.

35

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

Edinburgh City Council's score of 35 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Edinburgh City Council's reported carbon emissions

Edinburgh City Council is committed to achieving a net zero, climate-ready city by 2030. While specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the Council has set ambitious targets to address carbon emissions across all scopes. The initiative aims to significantly reduce the city's carbon footprint, aligning with broader climate action goals. The Council's commitment includes a comprehensive approach to sustainability, focusing on reducing emissions from various sources. Although no specific reduction percentages have been disclosed, the overarching goal is to create a sustainable urban environment by the target year of 2030. As of now, there are no emissions data cascaded from parent organizations, indicating that the Council is independently managing its climate commitments. The absence of specific emissions figures highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and reporting to track progress towards these critical climate objectives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Edinburgh City 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 Edinburgh City 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.

Edinburgh City 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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