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Severn Trent PLC

Severn Trent PLC, a leading water and wastewater services provider, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1974, the company has grown to serve millions of customers across the Midlands and Wales, ensuring the delivery of essential water services and sustainable solutions. Specialising in water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental management, Severn Trent is committed to innovation and sustainability, making it a key player in the UK water industry. The company is recognised for its investment in infrastructure and technology, which enhances service efficiency and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Severn Trent has received accolades for its customer service and operational excellence, reflecting its dedication to providing high-quality water services while prioritising environmental responsibility.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Severn Trent PLC's score of 82 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Severn Trent PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Severn Trent PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 384,118,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 366,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 159,295,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to energy consumption. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions amounted to about 613,860,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Severn Trent has set ambitious climate commitments, pledging to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment aligns with the UK water sector's net zero roadmap. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2031 from a FY2020 baseline, while also targeting a 13.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. The company is also focused on engaging its suppliers, with a goal that 70% of them will have science-based targets by FY2026. These initiatives reflect Severn Trent's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the water utility sector.

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Scope 2
330,679,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Severn Trent PLC's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Severn Trent PLC is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Severn Trent PLC is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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