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.
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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 accounting for about 2,437,900 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 425,319,350 kg CO2e, which included Scope 2 emissions of about 1,386,710 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 12,805,400 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, as well as 1,974,910 kg CO2e from business travel. Northern Powergrid has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions. In the near term, the company has achieved a significant reduction of 44% in Scope 1 emissions against its ED1 business plan baseline by the end of the regulatory year 2019-20, surpassing its initial target of a 10% reduction. Additionally, it reported a 39% reduction in its carbon footprint for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2022, well ahead of its original commitments. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by FY2034 from a FY2019 baseline, a target that aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Northern Powergrid aims to lower its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to 11,180 tCO2e by 2028, down from a baseline of 12,307 tCO2e in 2023. This emissions data and commitment framework is cascaded from its parent organization, Northern Powergrid Holdings Company, which plays a crucial role in guiding the company's sustainability initiatives.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 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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