Severn Trent
Severn Trent, officially known as Severn Trent Water Limited, is a leading water and wastewater services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom. With a strong operational presence across the Midlands and Wales, the company has been serving communities since its founding in 1974. Severn Trent is committed to delivering high-quality drinking water and effective wastewater management, ensuring sustainability and environmental stewardship. The company stands out in the industry with its innovative approach to water treatment and resource management, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing customer service. Severn Trent has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its efforts in sustainability and community engagement. As a key player in the UK water sector, Severn Trent continues to set benchmarks for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
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Severn Trent's score of 14 is higher than 93% 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 2023, Severn Trent reported total carbon emissions of approximately 406,399,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 406,399,000 kg CO2e, which primarily stem from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions were recorded at approximately 342,907,810 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 13,343,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and 947,000 kg CO2e from business travel. In 2022, the company had total emissions of about 527,794,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 404,478,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 154,592,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year included approximately 13,681,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities and 615,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Severn Trent has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 404,478,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 27,977,000 | 00,000,000 |
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