Environmental Standards Scotland
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is a leading authority in environmental regulation and compliance, headquartered in Great Britain. Established to enhance environmental protection, ESS operates primarily across Scotland, focusing on sustainable practices and regulatory frameworks that support ecological integrity. Founded in recent years, ESS has quickly become a pivotal player in the environmental sector, offering a range of services including environmental assessments, compliance audits, and policy development. Their unique approach combines rigorous scientific research with practical solutions, ensuring that businesses meet stringent environmental standards. With a commitment to fostering sustainable development, ESS has achieved notable recognition for its contributions to environmental governance. As a trusted partner for organisations seeking to navigate the complexities of environmental legislation, Environmental Standards Scotland continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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How does Environmental Standards Scotland'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Environmental Standards Scotland's score of 5 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Environmental Standards Scotland's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Environmental Standards Scotland reported carbon emissions of approximately 10,524 kg CO2e, with the majority of these emissions classified under Scope 3. This includes about 2,280 kg CO2e from business travel and approximately 4,223 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Comparatively, emissions decreased significantly from 2022, where they totalled about 3,870 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in reducing carbon footprints. However, this is an increase from 2021, which recorded emissions of approximately 9,426 kg CO2e. Despite these fluctuations, Environmental Standards Scotland has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at further decreasing their carbon emissions. Their commitment to addressing climate change remains evident, but further details on strategic plans or pledges are currently unavailable.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 9,426 | 0,000 | 00,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Environmental Standards Scotland is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
