Sse

SSE plc, a UK-based company operating in the distribution and trade services of electricity, has reported significant progress and ambitious targets concerning its carbon emissions and climate commitments.

Emissions Data:

For the year 2025, SSE reported a total of approximately 10.24 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 5.2 billion kg CO2e
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 500 million kg CO2e
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 4.5 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from investments (about 1.6 billion kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 1.95 billion kg CO2e).

Historical data shows a general downward trend in total emissions. For example, in 2018, total emissions were approximately 15 billion kg CO2e, while in 2021, they were around 11 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

SSE has established a clear pathway towards decarbonisation, with several key commitments and targets:

• Net Zero Ambition: SSE aims to achieve net zero for its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, with a longer-term ambition for net zero across all remaining scope 3 emissions by 2050.
• 2030 Targets:
  • Absolute Emissions Reduction: SSE is committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72.5% by 2030, based on a 2017/18 baseline.
  • Intensity Reduction: The company targets an 80% reduction in the carbon intensity of its scope 1 GHG emissions by 2030, relative to 2017/18 levels. This aims for an intensity of approximately 61 gCO2e/kWh.

These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated SSE's commitments to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in line with a 1.5°C warming scenario. SSE also has a commitment to ensure that 50% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2024.