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 2023, Electricity North West reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,589,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,384,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The breakdown of Scope 1 emissions includes about 6,190,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 889,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 2,777,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 18,600 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. 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. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company is committed to ensuring that 41% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, will establish science-based targets by FY2026. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action in the electric utilities sector.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,540,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 120,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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