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METHANE GUIDING PRINCIPLES, headquartered in Great Britain, is a pivotal player in the gas works gas industry, focusing on the sustainable management of methane emissions. Founded with the aim of promoting best practices in methane reduction, the organisation has established itself as a leader in environmental stewardship within the sector.
With a commitment to innovation, METHANE GUIDING PRINCIPLES offers a range of services designed to enhance methane management strategies across various operational regions. Their unique approach combines industry expertise with collaborative frameworks, enabling stakeholders to effectively address methane emissions.
Recognised for its significant contributions to environmental sustainability, METHANE GUIDING PRINCIPLES continues to set benchmarks in the gas industry, driving forward initiatives that align with global climate goals.
+7 vs industry average
METHANE GUIDING PRINCIPLES’s score of 22 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gas Works is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Gas Works industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
METHANE GUIDING PRINCIPLES, headquartered in GB and operating within the Gas Works Gas industry, has reported emissions for several years. In 2024, the organisation’s Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5,098,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 146,000 kg CO2e, and (location-based) approximately 122,216,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel emissions were about 24,395,000 kg CO2e.
For 2022, METHANE GUIDING PRINCIPLES reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions reported as 0.0 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions also reported as 0.0 kg CO2e. In 2016, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions at 0.0 kg CO2e.
METHANE GUIDING PRINCIPLES is committed to reducing its climate impact. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, with a near-term target to reduce them by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions are targeted for near-zero by mid-decade, with a near-term objective of a 30% reduction from 2020 levels by 2030. Additionally, they have a commitment to reduce domestic business flight emissions by at least 30% from a 2017-18 baseline and to better understand and reduce international business flight emissions. There is also a broader commitment, in line with the Global Methane Pledge, to reduce global human-made methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
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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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