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 26,737,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 25,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 314,999,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 299,747,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. Pennon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2030, as outlined in their "Promise to the Planet" initiative launched in 2021. They have 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 emissions within regulated businesses. Additionally, Pennon is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 68% by FY2032 from a FY2021 baseline. They also plan to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, they aim for a 30% reduction by FY2032 from the same baseline. Furthermore, they have set a target for 60% of their suppliers, by emissions, to have science-based targets by FY2027. These initiatives reflect Pennon's commitment to sustainability and their proactive approach to addressing climate change within the water utilities sector in Great Britain.
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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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