Lightsource Bp
Lightsource BP, a leading global solar energy company, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Australia. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself in the renewable energy sector, focusing on the development, financing, and operation of solar power projects. With a commitment to sustainability, Lightsource BP offers innovative solar solutions that cater to both utility-scale and commercial clients. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with strategic partnerships, enabling them to deliver efficient and cost-effective solar energy solutions. Recognised for their significant contributions to the solar industry, Lightsource BP has achieved notable milestones, including the successful deployment of numerous large-scale solar farms. As a key player in the transition to clean energy, the company continues to enhance its market position through ongoing innovation and expansion.
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Lightsource Bp's score of 42 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lightsource Bp's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lightsource bp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,210,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,008,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 31,264,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. From a 2021 baseline, Lightsource bp has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 52% per megawatt (MW) of generation capacity constructed within the same timeframe. Over the years, Lightsource bp has demonstrated a downward trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 1,376,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 1,021,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also saw fluctuations, with a peak of 2,463,000 kg CO2e in 2022, before reducing to 4,008,000 kg CO2e in 2023. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Lightsource bp's dedication to sustainability and responsible energy production. The company is a joint venture of bp and operates under the guidelines of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has approved its targets despite bp's current exclusion from the initiative due to policies regarding fossil fuel companies.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,337,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 884,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 460,428,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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