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Southern Electric

Southern Electric, a prominent subsidiary of SSE plc, is headquartered in Great Britain and serves a wide range of customers across the southern regions of England. Established in the early 1990s, the company has grown to become a key player in the energy sector, focusing on electricity supply and renewable energy solutions. With a commitment to sustainability, Southern Electric offers unique services such as green energy tariffs and innovative smart home technologies. The company has achieved significant milestones, including substantial investments in renewable energy infrastructure, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Recognised for its customer service and reliability, Southern Electric continues to enhance its market position through strategic initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Southern Electric'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.

58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wind Power 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Southern Electric's score of 58 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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Southern Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Southern Electric reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,330,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,380,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 440,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,810,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and for all remaining Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Over the years, Southern Electric has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted from 2016, when total emissions were about 22,534,000,000 kg CO2e, to 2023. This reflects a proactive approach to sustainability and climate action within the energy sector. The company continues to focus on enhancing its operational efficiency and transitioning to cleaner energy sources to meet its long-term climate goals.

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Scope 1
11,021,000,000
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Scope 2
1,138,000,000
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Scope 3
10,375,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southern Electric's primary industry is Electricity by wind, 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. Southern Electric is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon 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.

Southern Electric is not committed to any 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.

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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