Thames Water Utilities
Thames Water Utilities Limited, commonly referred to as Thames Water, is a leading water and wastewater services provider based in Great Britain. Headquartered in Reading, the company primarily serves London and the Thames Valley region, delivering essential services to millions of customers. Founded in 1989, Thames Water has achieved significant milestones, including substantial investments in infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. The company’s core offerings include water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental management, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer service. Thames Water is recognised for its efforts in reducing water leakage and enhancing water quality, positioning itself as a key player in the UK water industry. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Thames Water continues to strive for excellence in providing reliable and efficient services.
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Thames Water Utilities's score of 20 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Thames Water Utilities's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Thames Water Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 321,900,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from waste generated in operations, which accounted for about 93,100,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 269,800,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data across various scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. In 2020, Thames Water's emissions were approximately 290,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 225,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 209,300,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were around 268,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 231,600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 185,700,000 kg CO2e. Despite the fluctuations in emissions, Thames Water has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions and report on its greenhouse gas intensity for both water and wastewater services, which are critical for understanding its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 225,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 209,300,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 50,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Thames Water Utilities 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.
