Northern Powergrid Sustainability Profile
Northern Powergrid, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading electricity distribution network operator serving the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. Established in 1990, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to over 8 million customers. As a key player in the energy sector, Northern Powergrid is dedicated to maintaining and upgrading its infrastructure, ensuring efficient electricity distribution while embracing innovative technologies. Their core services include network management, maintenance, and customer support, all aimed at enhancing the customer experience and promoting energy efficiency. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Northern Powergrid continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the UK's transition towards a low-carbon future.
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Northern Powergrid's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Northern Powergrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506,728,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions contributing about 6,355,900 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon net neutrality by 2040, with a significant target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by FY2034 from a FY2019 baseline. In 2023, Northern Powergrid's total emissions were approximately 425,319,350 kg CO2e, comprising 3,879,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,386,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,805,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and fuel-related activities. The company has demonstrated a 39% reduction in its carbon footprint for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2022, significantly exceeding its original commitment of a 10% reduction. Northern Powergrid's reduction initiatives are cascaded from its parent organization, Northern Powergrid Holdings Company, which is part of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company corporate family. The company is committed to a long-term decarbonisation plan, with specific targets to reduce total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to 11,180 metric tons CO2e by 2028, down from a baseline of 12,307 metric tons CO2e in 2023. Overall, Northern Powergrid is actively working towards its climate goals, aligning with industry standards and demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing its carbon emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,830,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,862,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 11,814,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Northern Powergrid's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Northern Powergrid's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 19% last year and increased by approximately 25% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 73% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Northern Powergrid's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Northern Powergrid has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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