Wiltshire Council, based in Great Britain, serves as the local authority for the county of Wiltshire. Established in 1997, the council has evolved to manage a diverse range of services, including education, social care, and environmental management. With its headquarters in Trowbridge, Wiltshire Council operates across key regions such as Salisbury, Chippenham, and Swindon. The council is dedicated to enhancing community well-being and sustainability, offering unique services like local planning, waste management, and public health initiatives. Notable achievements include successful partnerships that have improved local infrastructure and community engagement. As a leading local authority, Wiltshire Council is committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment for residents and businesses alike.
How does Wiltshire 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.
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Wiltshire Council's score of 36 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Wiltshire Council reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,840,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,854,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 6,275,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,275,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 1,193,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Wiltshire Council has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, emissions were approximately 5,511,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in Scope 1 emissions from 5,563,000 kg CO2e in 2020. However, the council has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by Wiltshire Council. The council continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, focusing on transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,709,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,049,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,680,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Wiltshire Council has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
