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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How does Severn Trent's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Severn Trent's score of 28 is higher than 94% 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, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 406,399,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 342,907,810 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 13,343,000 kg CO2e, which included business travel and upstream transportation and distribution. In 2022, the company recorded 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 154,591,960 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 16,886,130 kg CO2e. 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, reflecting its commitment to transparency in addressing climate change.
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Get Started| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 14,746,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 116,063,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,016,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Severn Trent is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
