Thames Water Utilities

Thames Water Utilities, a UK-based company in the waste water treatment industry, reported total emissions of approximately 355.9 million kg CO2e in 2024. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 224.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 6,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 360.7 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included fuel and energy-related activities (around 96.6 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 67.8 million kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (about 34.8 million kg CO2e).

Looking back, in 2023, Thames Water Utilities's total emissions were approximately 361 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of roughly 220.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 5,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 355.9 million kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 269.8 million kg CO2e. For the years 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 268.2 million kg CO2e, 290.5 million kg CO2e, 275.7 million kg CO2e, 277.9 million kg CO2e, and 498.1 million kg CO2e respectively.

Thames Water Utilities has committed to achieving net zero emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 and aims to go beyond by 2040. The company has already reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% compared to its 1990 baseline, representing an absolute reduction of 576,000 tonnes CO2e. Additionally, Thames Water Utilities aims to limit its operational and capital greenhouse gas emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels across all scopes, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero by 2050. The Mogden Sewage Treatment Works upgrade is noted as a key initiative to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions. Emissions and climate commitment data for Thames Water Utilities is cascaded from Thames Water Utilities Limited.