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The Government of the United Kingdom (UK Government) is the central authority responsible for the administration and governance of the UK, headquartered in Great Britain (GB). Established over centuries, it operates across various regions, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, providing essential public services and regulatory frameworks.
Operating within the "Other business services (74)" industry, the UK Government focuses on areas such as public policy, social services, and economic development. Its core services include legislation, public safety, and welfare support, distinguished by a commitment to transparency and accountability.
With a long history of significant milestones, the UK Government has adapted to changing societal needs, maintaining a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future. Its market position is underscored by notable achievements in public health, education, and infrastructure development, reflecting its dedication to serving the diverse needs of its citizens.
+8 vs industry average
Government Of United Kingdom’s score of 44 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Government Of United Kingdom, operating in the 'Other business services (74)' industry in GB, reported total emissions of approximately 1,006,880 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes 385,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 385,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 253,940 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, total emissions were around 1,258,680 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 532,530 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 532,530 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 393,480 kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions were approximately 1,161,380 kg CO2e, comprising 506,750 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 506,750 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 300,600 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The organisation has a historical reduction target to decrease carbon emissions by a further 25% by 2014/15, building on a 23% reduction achieved in the three years leading up to 2009/10.
It is important to note that the Scope 3 emissions data for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 are missing data points for "purchased goods and services," "business travel," and "employee commute" categories. Additionally, for 2020, 2019, and 2017, no overall total emissions figure was provided. For 2016, Scope 1 emissions included mobile combustion (58,000 kg CO2e), process emissions (365,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (184,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (4,873,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions for the same year were 5,409,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions in 2016 included business travel (432,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (678,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (653,000 kg CO2e), with "purchased goods and services" being a missing data point. The emissions data for Government Of United Kingdom are directly reported and not cascaded from a parent or related organisation.
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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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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