Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council, the governing body for the city of Sheffield in Great Britain, plays a pivotal role in local administration and community services. Established in the early 20th century, the council has evolved to meet the needs of its diverse population, focusing on areas such as education, housing, and public health. Headquartered in Sheffield, the council oversees a range of operational regions within the city, ensuring effective governance and service delivery. Its core services include waste management, social care, and urban planning, all designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Sheffield City Council has achieved notable milestones, including initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting local economic development. As a key player in local government, it continues to strive for innovation and excellence in public service.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sheffield City Council'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Sheffield City Council's score of 31 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Sheffield City Council's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Sheffield City Council reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,211,310,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2021, when emissions were about 2,283,500,000 kg CO2e, and a reduction from 2020's total of approximately 2,248,680,000 kg CO2e. The council's emissions have shown a downward trend from 2019, which recorded about 2,605,700,000 kg CO2e, and 2018's total of approximately 2,672,780,000 kg CO2e. Sheffield City Council has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 95% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with an expected 80% reduction achieved through direct council actions and the remaining 15% through offsetting measures and land use, land-use change, and forestry (LULUCF) sequestration, potentially outside the city boundary. To meet net-zero goals by 2030, the council anticipates annual reductions of approximately 9.7% for non-domestic emissions and 12.6% for fleet emissions, starting from 2023. These targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and combat climate change effectively. The emissions data and climate commitments are sourced from The Sheffield Metropolitan District Council, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Sheffield City Council is not participating in any 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.
