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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Scottish Water's score of 24 is higher than 57% 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 Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Scottish Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39820760 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 97614000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 91864000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 39517000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions rose from 88839000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions decreased slightly from 92606000 kg CO2e. Scottish Water's emissions data is comprehensive, covering all three scopes, with significant contributions from purchased electricity (Scope 2) and fugitive emissions (Scope 1). The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Scottish Water's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the water industry in managing carbon footprints, particularly in energy-intensive operations. The absence of reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the organisation to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry best practices.
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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.
