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Northern Gas Networks

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), headquartered in GB, is a leading gas distribution company serving the North of England. Established in 2005, NGN operates across key regions including Yorkshire, the North East, and parts of Cumbria, ensuring safe and reliable gas supply to millions of homes and businesses. Specialising in the transportation of natural gas, NGN is committed to innovation and sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful implementation of advanced technology for pipeline management and safety. Recognised for its customer-centric approach, Northern Gas Networks has garnered numerous awards for service excellence and operational efficiency, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the gas distribution industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Northern Gas Networks's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Liquids industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Northern Gas Networks's score of 42 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northern Gas Networks's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Northern Gas Networks reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,735,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,696,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, and 315,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 14,724,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from capital goods, business travel, and purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, their total emissions were around 19,557,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 4,158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, Northern Gas Networks has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. Their emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, but further details on reduction initiatives or climate pledges are not available. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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Scope 1
10,668,000
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Scope 2
2,019,000
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000,000
000,000
0,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northern Gas Networks's primary industry is Natural Gas Liquids, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Northern Gas Networks is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Northern Gas Networks is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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