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Wiltshire Council

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.

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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.

43

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Wiltshire Council's score of 43 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wiltshire Council's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wiltshire Council reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,520,000 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 previous years, as emissions in 2022 were about 6,275,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,193,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint. The council has committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its emissions by 2030. This ambitious target is supported by a detailed plan developed in collaboration with consultants, which outlines specific measures necessary to meet this goal. The commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive strategy to address climate change. Overall, Wiltshire Council's efforts demonstrate a clear trajectory towards reducing carbon emissions and fulfilling its climate commitments, aligning with broader industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wiltshire Council's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Wiltshire Council is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wiltshire Council 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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