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London Borough of Southwark
Public AdministrationUnited Kingdom
Last verified 28 days agosouthwark.gov.uk
The London Borough of Southwark, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent local authority known for its commitment to public administration and defence services, alongside compulsory social security services. Established in 1965, Southwark has evolved significantly, focusing on enhancing community welfare and delivering essential services to its diverse population.
Operating primarily within the vibrant regions of South London, Southwark excels in providing a range of core services, including housing, education, and social care. Its unique approach to community engagement and service delivery has positioned it as a leader in local governance. Notable achievements include innovative social programmes aimed at improving residents' quality of life, reflecting its dedication to public service and community development.
39
DitchCarbon score
+11 vs industry average
London Borough of Southwark’s score of 39 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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London Borough of Southwark's reported carbon emissions
London Borough of Southwark, a public administration and defence services provider in GB, reported approximately 375,000,000 kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2024. This figure includes about 58,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 11,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 306,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2023, the Borough's total emissions were approximately 380,000,000 kg CO2e, followed by about 415,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 432,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 432,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The organisation has a near-term target to achieve a net-zero Southwark by 2030, with a target year of 2023 for starting this ambition.
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London Borough of Southwark’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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