Northern Powergrid
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Northern Powergrid'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Northern Powergrid's score of 34 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Northern Powergrid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Northern Powergrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 425,319,350 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,386,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, and 12,805,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel and fuel and energy-related activities. The company has made significant commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Northern Powergrid aims to achieve a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2034, using FY2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In previous years, Northern Powergrid's emissions were notably higher, with 583,374,000 kg CO2e in 2020, which indicates a substantial focus on reducing their carbon footprint. The company continues to work towards its climate commitments, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability within the electric utilities sector in Great Britain.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,862,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,894,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Northern Powergrid is committed to some 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.
