Severn Trent
Severn Trent Plc, commonly referred to as Severn Trent, is a leading water and wastewater services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1974, the company primarily operates in the Midlands and Wales, serving millions of customers with essential water supply and sewage treatment services. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Severn Trent offers a range of core services, including clean water distribution, wastewater management, and environmental stewardship. The company has achieved significant milestones, including investments in infrastructure and technology to enhance service delivery and reduce environmental impact. As a key player in the water industry, Severn Trent is recognised for its strong market position and dedication to customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in the sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Severn Trent's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Severn Trent's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Severn Trent reported total carbon emissions of approximately 384,118,000 kg CO2e. This includes 366,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 366,450,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 613,860,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Severn Trent has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2031, using FY2020 as the baseline. They also target a 13.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, covering various categories such as purchased goods and services, have science-based targets by FY2026. In addition to these targets, Severn Trent has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions, utilise 100% renewable energy, and transition to a fully electric fleet by 2030, as part of their Triple Carbon Pledge. These initiatives reflect Severn Trent's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the water utilities sector.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,535,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 330,679,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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