North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council: Climate Commitments & Emissions Overview

North Somerset Council, based in GB and operating in public administration and defence services, reported total emissions of approximately 4.24 million kg CO2e in 2021. This comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 4.44 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.29 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 6.53 million kg CO2e.

Looking back, the Council's emissions have fluctuated:

• 2020: Total emissions were about 3.58 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 3.90 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2.43 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 5.89 million kg CO2e.
• 2019: Total emissions stood at approximately 4.22 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 4.34 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 3.92 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 7.61 million kg CO2e.
• 2018: Total emissions were about 6.52 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 4.63 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 4.28 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 6.81 million kg CO2e.

North Somerset Council is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, aiming for a reduction of at least 290 tonnes CO2e each year. The Council has seen an overall reduction of 38% in emissions, or 1,963 tonnes CO2e, attributed to the purchase of green electricity. Excluding the impact of green electricity, the reduction for Scope 1 and 2 emissions is approximately 7% or 526 tonnes CO2e, largely due to the decarbonisation of the national electricity grid. While the 2030 net-zero target specifically covers Scope 1 and 2, the Council also strives to significantly reduce Scope 3 emissions and embed ethical and sustainability standards throughout its supply chain.