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Sheffield City Council is the principal local government authority for the vibrant city of Sheffield, located in GB, within the heart of South Yorkshire. As the civic cornerstone, the Council is dedicated to providing essential public services and fostering community wellbeing across its diverse population.
Operating within a broad public service remit, encompassing areas often classified under 'Other business services', Sheffield City Council delivers a vast range of critical functions. These include urban planning, housing, education, comprehensive social care, waste management, and vital economic development initiatives, integral to the daily lives of Sheffield residents and businesses.
With deep historical roots, this democratically elected body uniquely shapes the city's future, ensuring a high quality of life and sustainable growth. Sheffield City Council continually adapts its service delivery to meet the evolving needs of its community, acting as the primary driver for local progress and support.
32
DitchCarbon score
-4 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2022
202020212022
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sheffield City Council's reported carbon emissions
Sheffield City Council reported approximately 2.21 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2022. This follows 2.28 billion kg CO2e in 2021, 2.25 billion kg CO2e in 2020, 2.61 billion kg CO2e in 2019, 2.67 billion kg CO2e in 2018, and 2.67 billion kg CO2e in 2017. The council aims for a 95% reduction in overall GHG emissions by 2030, with 80% achieved through direct council action. This includes a target of about a 9.7% annual reduction for non-domestic Scope 1 emissions and approximately a 12.6% annual reduction for fleet Scope 2 emissions, striving for net-zero by 2030.
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Sheffield City Council’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Sheffield City Council11 months ago
32
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