Western Power Distribution
Western Power Distribution (WPD), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading electricity distribution network operator serving the Midlands, South West, and Wales. Established in 2000, WPD has grown to become a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to millions of customers. WPD's core services include the management and maintenance of electricity distribution networks, ensuring efficient power supply and innovative solutions for renewable energy integration. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and customer service, consistently achieving high satisfaction ratings. With a strong market position, Western Power Distribution has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and investment in infrastructure, making it a trusted name in the UK energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Western Power Distribution'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
Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.
Industry Benchmark
Western Power Distribution's score of 7 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Western Power Distribution's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Western Power Distribution reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,932,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, which accounted for about 3,244,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, totalled approximately 2,922,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions reached about 2,776,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (293,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (792,000 kg CO2e). Currently, Western Power Distribution has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for emissions reduction.
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Add to project| 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 6,234,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,922,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,776,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Western Power Distribution is not committed to any 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.
