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Westminster City Council

Westminster City Council, often referred to simply as Westminster Council, is a prominent local authority based in Great Britain. Established in 1965, the council serves the City of Westminster, a vibrant area known for its rich history and cultural significance. Operating within the public sector, Westminster City Council focuses on delivering essential services such as housing, education, and community development. The council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents and visitors through innovative programmes and sustainable initiatives. Notable achievements include its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement, positioning Westminster as a leader in local governance. With a strong emphasis on transparency and public service, Westminster City Council continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of the city.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Westminster City Council'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.

21

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Westminster City Council's score of 21 is higher 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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Westminster City Council's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Westminster City Council reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,162,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 20,486,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 5,839,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 7,837,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, emissions in 2022 were slightly higher at about 41,413,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 25,760,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 7,318,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 8,336,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in emissions over the year. The council's emissions peaked in 2018 at approximately 2,417,333,000 kg CO2e, with a notable decrease to about 2,229,001,000 kg CO2e in 2019. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Westminster City Council, which may limit their strategic approach to further emissions reductions. Overall, Westminster City Council's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is evident in their recent performance, but the absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for more structured climate action initiatives.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westminster City Council's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Westminster City Council is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Westminster City Council 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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