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.
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Scottish Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Scottish Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 229,351,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 39,821,760 kg CO2e, primarily from direct operations, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 97,614,000 kg CO2e, which are attributed to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 91,864,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from the value chain. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 92,606,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 39,517,000 kg CO2e and 88,839,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Despite these figures, Scottish Water has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. The absence of detailed reduction strategies suggests a need for further development in their climate action framework. Overall, Scottish Water's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change within the water sector in Great Britain.
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| 2015 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000 | 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 participating in any 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.
