Electricity North West
Electricity North West Limited, commonly referred to as ENWL, is a leading electricity distribution network operator based in Great Britain. Headquartered in Manchester, the company primarily serves the North West region, including key areas such as Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester. Established in 2005, ENWL has made significant strides in modernising the electricity infrastructure, focusing on reliability and sustainability. As a vital player in the energy sector, Electricity North West is responsible for delivering electricity to over 2.4 million homes and businesses. Their core services include maintaining and upgrading the electricity network, ensuring efficient power distribution, and facilitating the transition to low-carbon energy solutions. ENWL is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the region's energy landscape.
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Electricity North West's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Electricity North West reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes mobile combustion (5,893,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (663,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (159,000 kg CO2e). Their Scope 2 emissions were about 3,630,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 5,099,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing 44,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 5,232,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,384,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 5,374,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions year-on-year. Electricity North West has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2035, using FY2020 as the baseline. They also plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company commits that 41% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will establish science-based targets by FY2026. The organisation is on track to achieve these targets, which align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Electricity North West aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2038, as part of their long-term sustainability strategy.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,093,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,630 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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