Pennon Sustainability Profile
Pennon Group plc, commonly referred to as Pennon, is a leading water and waste management company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1989, Pennon has established itself as a key player in the utilities sector, primarily operating in the South West of England through its subsidiaries, including South West Water and Viridor. The company focuses on providing essential water services, wastewater treatment, and sustainable waste management solutions. Pennon is recognised for its commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, offering unique services that enhance resource recovery and reduce carbon footprints. With a strong market position, Pennon has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
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Pennon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Pennon Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 368,265,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 26,737,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 25,662,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 315,867,000 kg CO2e. The company has made substantial progress in reducing its emissions, achieving a reduction of about 45.2% against its Net Zero 2030 emission boundary for Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 operational emissions since 2023. Pennon Group has set ambitious targets to further reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 68% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2032 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, it plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Pennon is committed to a 30% reduction by FY2032 from the same baseline year. Furthermore, the company has pledged that 60% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by FY2027. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Pennon's dedication to sustainability and climate action, positioning it as a leader in the water utilities sector in the UK.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,351,192,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 157,089,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 56,764,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Pennon's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Pennon's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 32% last year and increased by approximately 456% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Pennon'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.
Pennon 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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