Southern Electric Sustainability Profile
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.
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Southern Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Southern Electric reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506,188,200 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, although specific breakdowns by scope (Scope 1, 2, or 3) were not disclosed for this year. For 2024, Southern Electric's emissions totalled about 254,287,800 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 26,578,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 650,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2,259,000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a significant reduction in total emissions compared to previous years, particularly from the 2019 total of approximately 15,770,000,000 kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of about 8,800,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 720,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 6,850,000,000 kg CO2e. Southern Electric has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This commitment underscores the company's proactive approach to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Southern Electric's emissions data and reduction initiatives reflect a strong commitment to mitigating climate impact and transitioning towards a more sustainable future.
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Southern Electric'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.
Southern Electric 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.
