Scottish Water
Scottish Water, headquartered in Scotland, GB, is a leading public water utility provider, serving millions across the country. Established in 2002, the company has made significant strides in delivering high-quality drinking water and wastewater services, ensuring sustainability and environmental stewardship in its operations. With a focus on innovation, Scottish Water offers a range of core services, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental management. Its commitment to maintaining the highest standards has positioned it as a trusted provider in the water industry. Notable achievements include substantial investments in infrastructure improvements and a strong emphasis on customer service, which have solidified its reputation as a market leader in Scotland's water sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Scottish Water'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Scottish Water's score of 30 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Scottish Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Scottish Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 92,606,000 kg CO2e, comprising 39,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 88,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 92,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. In 2022, their emissions were about 112,348,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,284,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 93,290,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,609,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Scottish Water has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions demonstrate a commitment to addressing climate change and improving sustainability within the water sector in Great Britain.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 404,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Scottish Water is not committed to any 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.
