London Borough of Southwark
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.
+9 vs industry average
London Borough of Southwark’s score of 34 is higher than 61% 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
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
London Borough of Southwark's reported carbon emissions
The London Borough of Southwark has set a target to achieve a net zero Southwark by 2030.
For the year 2024, the organisation reported total emissions of approximately 375,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 58,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 306,000,000 kg CO2e. The 2024 report noted that data for Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute were missing.
In 2023, total emissions were reported at approximately 380,000,000 kg CO2e. Prior to 2024, detailed breakdowns for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were not consistently available. For 2022, total emissions were around 415,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 432,000,000 kg CO2e, with the same figure reported for 2020.
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London Borough of Southwark’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
we can create a net zero Southwark by 2030
we can create a net zero Southwark by 2030.
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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