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Public Health England (PHE), a key player in the health and social work services sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2013, PHE has been instrumental in safeguarding and improving the nation's health through a range of public health initiatives and research. With a focus on disease prevention, health promotion, and health protection, PHE operates across various regions, ensuring that health services are accessible and effective.
PHE's core services include health surveillance, epidemiology, and public health advice, which are unique in their comprehensive approach to tackling health challenges. The organisation has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to the COVID-19 response, reinforcing its position as a leader in public health. Through its commitment to evidence-based practice and collaboration with local authorities, Public Health England continues to play a vital role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of communities across the UK.
+2 vs industry average
Public Health England’s score of 24 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Health Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
No reported emissions data is available for Public Health England yet.
Public Health England did not disclose its total Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions for 2020. However, in 2020, its carbon emissions per employee were approximately 2,420 kg CO2e. This followed about 2,140 kg CO2e per employee in 2019 and 2,910 kg CO2e per employee in 2018.
Public Health England is committed to long-term climate action, aligning with the UK's goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. The organisation also aims to reduce emissions from domestic business flights (Scope 3 downstream) by at least 30% from a 2017-18 baseline by 2025.
In the near term, Public Health England had a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 3% annually from a 2013-14 baseline to March 2020, in line with the Greening Government Commitment (GGC).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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