SES Water, officially known as Sutton and East Surrey Water, is a leading water supply company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1853, the company has a rich history of providing high-quality drinking water to over 650,000 customers across its operational regions, including Surrey and parts of London. Specialising in water treatment and distribution, SES Water is committed to sustainability and innovation, offering unique services such as water efficiency advice and advanced leakage detection technologies. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure to enhance service reliability and environmental stewardship. Recognised for its strong market position, SES Water continues to prioritise customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, making it a trusted name in the UK water industry.
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In 2025, Ses Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,762,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes operational greenhouse gas emissions of about 346,800 kg CO2e, although specific scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) were not detailed for this year. For 2024, emissions were broken down into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, with totals of 878,046 kg CO2e, 10,932,922 kg CO2e, and 27,689,185 kg CO2e, respectively. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 2,289,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion at 173,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 19,079,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 5,484,433 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 2,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 880,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 1,410,000 kg CO2e. Ses Water has committed to achieving net zero operational carbon emissions across all scopes by 2030, starting from 2023. This ambitious target reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate change. It is important to note that Ses Water's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Sutton and East Surrey Water PLC, which is part of the Pennon Group Plc corporate family. This relationship influences the reporting and targets set by Ses Water, ensuring alignment with group-wide sustainability initiatives.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 880,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,410,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Ses 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.