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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Welsh Government's score of 36 is higher than 61% 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 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 around 140,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a trend of rising emissions in this category over the past three years. For the year 2021, the total emissions for the Welsh Government were approximately 127,684,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, emissions were about 156,545,000 kg CO2e for the GB region. The global emissions for 2020 were significantly higher, at approximately 3,279,000,000 kg CO2e, and in 2019, they reached about 3,353,000,000 kg CO2e. 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 journey towards achieving net zero by 2050. These initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) have not been established. Overall, the Welsh Government's emissions data and climate commitments highlight a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on reducing emissions from transportation and enhancing skills for a sustainable future.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 140,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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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.
