Pennon
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, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 314,999,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2023 were about 299,747,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 28,773,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 31,321,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 239,653,000 kg CO2e. Pennon Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 68% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2032 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, they target a 30% reduction by FY2032 from the same baseline. The company has also committed that 60% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by FY2027. Notably, Pennon has achieved a reduction of approximately 45.2% in GHG emissions against their Net Zero 2030 emission boundary for Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 operational emissions within the regulated businesses, as of 2023. This commitment aligns with their broader goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2030.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,576,428,000 | 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 | 144,707,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 60,760,000 | 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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