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updated 15 days ago

Severn Trent Water Limited Sustainability Profile

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Severn Trent Water Limited, 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 across the Midlands and Wales, serving millions of customers with essential water services. As a key player in the water industry, Severn Trent focuses on delivering high-quality drinking water and effective wastewater management solutions. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, implementing advanced technologies to enhance service delivery. With a strong market position, Severn Trent has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and environmental initiatives. Its dedication to customer service and operational excellence sets it apart in the competitive landscape of water utilities.

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54

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Severn Trent Water Limited's score of 54 is higher than 75% 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 Water Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Severn Trent Water Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 406,399,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 426,751,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 13,343,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for operational net zero by 2030. This target encompasses significant reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with initiatives focused on drastically reducing process emissions. In 2022, Severn Trent Water's emissions were similar, with Scope 1 at approximately 404,478,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 421,198,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,681,000 kg CO2e. The consistency in emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges the company faces in achieving its climate goals. Severn Trent Water Limited's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Severn Trent PLC, reflecting a corporate commitment to sustainability across its subsidiaries. The company is actively engaged in various climate initiatives, including participation in the CDP and RTZ frameworks, further demonstrating its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Severn Trent Water Limited's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Severn Trent Water Limited's Location?

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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 Water Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Severn Trent Water Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Severn Trent Water Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 25% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 2% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 93% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
93%
Business Travel
7%

Severn Trent Water Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Severn Trent Water Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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