United Utilities
United Utilities Group PLC, commonly known as United Utilities, is a leading water and wastewater services provider based in Great Britain. Headquartered in Warrington, the company primarily operates across the North West of England, serving millions of customers with essential water services. Founded in 1995, United Utilities has achieved significant milestones, including the successful integration of various water companies and a commitment to sustainability. The company offers a range of core services, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental management, distinguished by its focus on innovation and customer service. United Utilities is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top water companies in the UK, and has received accolades for its efforts in environmental stewardship and community engagement.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
United Utilities's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
United Utilities's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, United Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 476,128,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 138,961,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 9,300 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 476,128,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. United Utilities has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 95% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2023 and maintain this level through FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, United Utilities aims for a 25% reduction by FY2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, with a commitment that 66% of its suppliers covering capital goods will have science-based targets by FY2025. These initiatives reflect United Utilities's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 127,172,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,789,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 426,039,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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United Utilities 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.
