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 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.
In 2024, Scottish Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 139,000,760 kg CO2e, comprising 39,820,760 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 97,614,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 91,864,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 139,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 39,517,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 88,839,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 92,606,000 kg CO2e. Scottish Water has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they are actively monitoring and reporting their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although detailed reduction strategies have not been specified.
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2015 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.