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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Scottish Water's score of 26 is higher than 55% 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 229,351,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 39,821,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 97,667,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 91,864,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 225,121,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 39,517,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 88,839,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 96,765,000 kg CO2e. Scottish Water has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, Scottish Water's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the water industry in managing carbon footprints, particularly across all three scopes of emissions. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to the broader conversation on climate action within the sector.
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| 2015 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 404,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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.
