North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council's reported carbon emissions

North Somerset Council, operating in Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75) in GB, reported a total of approximately 4.24 million kg CO2e in 2021. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In the preceding year, 2020, the council's total emissions were approximately 3.58 million kg CO2e. Prior to that, in 2019, emissions stood at approximately 4.22 million kg CO2e, and in 2018, the total was approximately 6.52 million kg CO2e. The council has set a near-term target to achieve Net Zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. To meet this goal, an annual reduction of at least 290 tonnes CO2e (approximately 290,000 kg CO2e) is required for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. While the Net Zero target currently applies only to Scope 1 and 2 emissions, North Somerset Council aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions as much as possible and implement ethical and sustainability standards throughout its supply chain. In the period leading up to 2023, the council reported a total reduction of 1,963 tonnes CO2e (approximately 1.96 million kg CO2e) or 38%, when excluding emissions from the purchase of green electricity. Without this change (considering Scopes 1 and 2 only), the reduction was 526 tonnes CO2e (approximately 526,000 kg CO2e), or 7%. A significant portion of this reduction is attributed to the UK's national electricity grid becoming less reliant on fossil fuels. The council also indicates a commitment to sharing best practices and supporting other organisations in their sustainability efforts.