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
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Southern Electric's score of 74 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Southern Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Southern Electric (SSE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,330,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 6,520,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 600,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 4,100,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with ambitious targets set for the future. SSE aims to achieve net zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and for all remaining Scope 3 emissions by 2050. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 GHG emissions by 80.2% per kWh by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, SSE plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72.5% over the same timeframe. Furthermore, they aim to have 50% of their suppliers by spend set science-based targets by 2024 and to cut absolute GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 50% by 2034. These initiatives reflect SSE's dedication to aligning with industry standards and contributing to global climate goals, positioning the company as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,021,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,138,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,375,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Southern Electric 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.
