Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Pennon'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.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Pennon's score of 70 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Pennon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Pennon Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 356,076,000 kg CO2e, comprising 29,803,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,975,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 299,297,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 368,694,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 26,737,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 25,662,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 316,295,000 kg CO2e. Pennon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 68% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve net zero operational emissions by 2030, with a near-term target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 45.2% by 2030. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2032 and increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. These initiatives reflect Pennon's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20172018201920202021202220232024
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

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pennon's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Pennon is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Pennon is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Sse

GB
Distribution and trade services of electricity
Updated about 13 hours ago

Severn Trent PLC

GB
Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41)
Updated about 16 hours ago

United Utilities

GB
Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41)
Updated about 16 hours ago

Centrica

GB
Other services (93)
Updated about 18 hours ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers