North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council's Climate Commitments and Emissions Data

North Somerset Council, a GB-based public administration and defence services provider, has demonstrated its commitment to climate action, with reported emissions data dating back to 2018.

In 2021, North Somerset Council reported total emissions of about 4,243,000 kg CO2e. This included approximately 4,442,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 2,287,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and roughly 6,529,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For context, in 2020, their total emissions were approximately 3,576,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 3,904,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 2,426,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 5,892,000 kg CO2e. Looking further back, in 2019, total emissions were around 4,222,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 4,338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 3,915,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and roughly 7,611,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The earliest reported data in 2018 showed total emissions of around 6,523,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 4,631,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 4,281,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 6,811,000 kg CO2e.

North Somerset Council aims to achieve Net Zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, which requires an annual reduction of at least 290 tonnes CO2e. The council has made progress, with a reported 38% reduction in emissions (1,963 tonnes CO2e) when factoring in green electricity purchases. Without this, the reduction for Scope 1 and 2 emissions is approximately 7% (526 tonnes CO2e), largely attributed to the national electricity grid's decarbonisation. While the 2030 net-zero target primarily focuses on Scope 1 and 2, the council is also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions and integrating ethical and sustainability standards throughout its supply chain.