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Welsh Government

The Welsh Government, also known as Llywodraeth Cymru, is the devolved government for Wales, headquartered in Cardiff, GB. Established in 1999, it has played a pivotal role in shaping policies across various sectors, including health, education, and the economy. With a focus on sustainable development and social justice, the Welsh Government implements core services such as public health initiatives, educational reforms, and economic support programmes. Its unique approach to governance emphasises collaboration with local communities and stakeholders, ensuring that policies reflect the needs of the Welsh populace. Recognised for its commitment to environmental sustainability, the Welsh Government has achieved notable milestones, including ambitious targets for carbon reduction. As a leader in the public sector, it continues to influence regional development and enhance the quality of life for its citizens.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Welsh Government's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Welsh Government's score of 23 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Welsh Government's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, the Welsh Government reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,279,000,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 3,353,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. While specific data on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions is not disclosed, the overall trend indicates a commitment to reducing carbon footprints. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or specific initiatives outlined in the available data, the Welsh Government is actively engaged in climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero emissions. This aligns with broader industry standards and climate action goals. The focus remains on enhancing sustainability and reducing environmental impact across various sectors.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Welsh Government's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Welsh Government is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Welsh Government is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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