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Gloucestershire County Council, the principal local authority for Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom, plays a vital role in public administration and defence services, including compulsory social security services. Headquartered in Gloucestershire, the council oversees a diverse range of services across the county and its major operational regions, ensuring the well-being and safety of residents.
Founded in the 19th century, Gloucestershire County Council has a long-standing history of delivering essential public services. Its core offerings include social care, education, transportation, and community support, with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of local communities. Recognised for its commitment to effective governance and service delivery, the council maintains a strong market position within the public sector, contributing significantly to regional development and social security.
+12 vs industry average
Gloucestershire County Council’s score of 41 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gloucestershire County Council, operating in Public administration and defence services, reported Scope 3 emissions of about 2,660,000 kg CO2e in 2023. For 2022, their total reported emissions were approximately 6,745,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, total reported emissions were substantially higher at about 3,950,000,000 kg CO2e. Looking further back, their 2007 Scope 3 business travel emissions were about 4,158,000 kg CO2e.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to significant carbon reduction. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions (from buildings, street lighting, fleet, and business travel) by 80% by 2030, relative to a 2006/07 baseline. The Council also has a net-zero target for its own operational emissions by 2030. Furthermore, they are working towards an 80% reduction in emissions from all sources across the county by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, and have committed to reaching net-zero emissions from all county-wide sources by 2045.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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