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South East Water Ltd

South East Water Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading water supply company serving the South East of England. Established in 1990, the company has grown to become a key player in the water industry, providing essential services to over 2.2 million customers across its operational regions, including Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. Specialising in the supply of drinking water, South East Water is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable water solutions. The company prides itself on its innovative approach to water management and conservation, utilising advanced technology to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Notable achievements include significant investments in infrastructure and a strong focus on customer service, positioning South East Water as a trusted provider in the sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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49

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

South East Water Ltd's score of 49 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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South East Water Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, South East Water Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 88,433,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,051,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and process emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 28,790,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 1,572,000 kg CO2e, which includes business travel and fuel and energy-related activities. The company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in total emissions from 51,800,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 46,683,000 kg CO2e in 2020. South East Water is committed to long-term climate action, having set a net-zero target for all scopes by 2050, with a commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment reflects their dedication to aligning with global climate goals and reducing their overall emissions in the water utilities sector. Overall, South East Water Ltd is actively working towards sustainable practices and aims to significantly lower its carbon emissions in the coming years, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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Scope 1
2,891,000
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Scope 2
36,255,000
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Scope 3
41,000
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000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. South East Water Ltd's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is low 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. South East Water Ltd is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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South East Water Ltd is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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