The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), headquartered in Great Britain, is a pivotal organisation in the UK’s transport and economic development sectors. Established in 2016, the WMCA plays a crucial role in enhancing the region's infrastructure, driving economic growth, and improving public transport services across the West Midlands. Focusing on key areas such as transport, housing, and skills development, the WMCA aims to create a more connected and prosperous region. Its unique approach combines strategic planning with local insights, ensuring that initiatives are tailored to the needs of communities. Notable achievements include significant investments in transport projects and a commitment to sustainable development, positioning the WMCA as a leader in regional governance and economic strategy.
How does West Midlands Combined Authority'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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West Midlands Combined Authority's score of 29 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 39,362,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 6,755,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 41,384,000 kg CO2e, which includes downstream transportation and distribution emissions of about 2,473,000 kg CO2e. Currently, WMCA has not set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The authority's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by WMCA. As part of its climate strategy, WMCA is actively working towards enhancing sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across the region, although specific initiatives or targets have not been disclosed. The authority's commitment to addressing climate change is evident in its ongoing efforts to promote a circular economy, as outlined in its published routemap.
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Scope 1 | 39,362,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,755,000 |
Scope 3 | 41,384,000 |
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West Midlands Combined Authority 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.