Southern Water
Southern Water, officially known as Southern Water Services Limited, is a leading water and wastewater services provider based in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Worthing, GB, the company primarily operates across the South East of England, serving millions of customers in key regions such as Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent. Founded in 1992, Southern Water has achieved significant milestones, including substantial investments in infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. The company offers a range of core services, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental management, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer service. Southern Water is recognised for its efforts in promoting water conservation and enhancing water quality, positioning itself as a responsible leader in the water industry. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Southern Water continues to make strides in improving the water landscape in the UK.
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Industry Benchmark
Southern Water's score of 20 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Southern Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Southern Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 370,200,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 62,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 89,800,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 307,600,000 kg CO2e. The following year, 2024, emissions increased to about 457,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 63,800,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at about 88,400,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 253,800,000 kg CO2e. Southern Water has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company also tracks emissions per megalitre of water treated, with wastewater services reporting operational emissions of about 374,000 kg CO2e per megalitre in 2023. Overall, while Southern Water's emissions have shown an upward trend, their ongoing reporting reflects an awareness of their carbon footprint and a potential pathway towards future climate action.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,629,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,279,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,455,600,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Southern Water 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.
