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SCOTTISH POWER

Scottish Power, a prominent player in the UK energy sector, is headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in renewable energy, particularly in wind power generation, and is a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group. With a strong operational presence across Scotland, England, and Wales, Scottish Power is committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. The company offers a range of services, including electricity and gas supply, as well as innovative energy management solutions. Its focus on renewable energy sets it apart in the industry, contributing significantly to the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy. Scottish Power has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first companies to invest heavily in offshore wind farms, solidifying its market position as a key contributor to the nation's energy landscape.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

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Industry Benchmark

SCOTTISH POWER's score of 41 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SCOTTISH POWER's reported carbon emissions

ScottishPower, headquartered in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets based on a 2019 baseline. ScottishPower is committed to reducing its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 64% by the year 2030. This includes a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, the company aims for a 100% reduction in Scope 3 category 3 emissions per megawatt-hour (MWh) of sold electricity, equating to a complete absolute reduction. Furthermore, it targets a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products over the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting ScottishPower's dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SCOTTISH POWER's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 SCOTTISH POWER is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SCOTTISH POWER 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
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