Scottish And Southern Electricity Networks
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading electricity distribution company operating primarily in Scotland and the South of England. Established in 2015, SSEN has quickly become a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering a range of services including electricity distribution, network management, and customer support. SSEN's unique approach to integrating renewable energy sources sets it apart in the industry, aligning with the UK's ambitious net-zero targets. With a strong market position, SSEN has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and technology to enhance service reliability. As a trusted provider, SSEN continues to play a vital role in the transition to a greener energy future.
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Scottish And Southern Electricity Networks's score of 14 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Scottish And Southern Electricity Networks's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 840,741,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 42,556,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 546,040,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 252,145,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, SSEN's emissions data indicates Scope 1 emissions of about 457,950,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 460,057,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 24,796,000 kg CO2e. SSEN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by FY2033, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans for 35% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, to establish Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by FY2026. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating SSEN's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 42,556,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 546,040,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 252,145,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Scottish And Southern Electricity Networks is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
