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.
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.
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Welsh Government's score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, the Welsh Government reported carbon emissions of approximately 193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel. This marks an increase from 2023, where emissions were about 163,000 kg CO2e, and from 2022, which recorded approximately 140,000 kg CO2e in the same category. The total emissions for the years 2019 and 2020 were significantly higher, with about 3,353,000,000 kg CO2e and 3,279,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively, although these figures do not specify scope. The Welsh Government has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for all new cars and light goods vehicles in the public sector fleet to be ultra-low emission by 2025. Additionally, they are focusing on developing net zero skills across Wales to support their goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction percentages have not been detailed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the Welsh Government's reporting is independent. The focus on Scope 3 emissions highlights the importance of addressing indirect emissions, particularly in business travel, as part of their broader climate strategy.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 140,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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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.