Yorkshire Water Services Limit
Yorkshire Water Services Limited, commonly referred to as Yorkshire Water, is a leading water utility company headquartered in GB. Established in 1973, the company primarily operates across the Yorkshire region, providing essential water and wastewater services to millions of customers. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Yorkshire Water focuses on delivering high-quality drinking water and effective wastewater management. The company has made significant strides in environmental stewardship, including investments in renewable energy and water conservation initiatives. Recognised for its customer service and operational efficiency, Yorkshire Water has positioned itself as a key player in the UK water industry. Its dedication to improving water quality and infrastructure has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Yorkshire Water Services Limit's score of 33 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yorkshire Water Services Limit's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yorkshire Water Services Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 207,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 81,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 106,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 9,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The emissions per megalitre of water supplied were about 0.144 kg CO2e, while the emissions per megalitre of wastewater treated were approximately 0.179 kg CO2e. In 2024, emissions increased to about 282,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 85,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 178,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 18,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions per megalitre of water supplied rose to approximately 0.222 kg CO2e, and per megalitre of wastewater treated to about 0.224 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Yorkshire Water has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational efficiency and sustainability practices within the water services industry, aiming to mitigate its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 87,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 125,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 62,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yorkshire Water Services Limit 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.
