Centrica Sustainability Profile
Centrica plc, a leading energy services and solutions company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1997, Centrica has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily operating in the UK, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its core services, including electricity and gas supply, energy management, and home services, which are designed to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability. With a commitment to innovation, Centrica has made significant strides in the energy transition, focusing on renewable energy and smart technology solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its investment in low-carbon energy projects, positioning itself as a market leader in the evolving energy landscape. Centrica's dedication to customer-centric services and sustainable practices continues to drive its success in the competitive energy market.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Centrica's score of 75 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Centrica's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,261,770,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,726,177,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 21,860,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 16,784,570,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,678,457,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 7,383,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 21,180,922,000 kg CO2e. Centrica has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in its total carbon emissions by 2034 from 2019 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045. This includes interim targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company has successfully met its target to reduce carbon intensity in Central Power Generation by 55% by 2020, based on 2008 levels. Centrica's climate strategy is aligned with the Paris Agreement, and it continues to measure, report, and reduce its emissions as part of its Responsible Business Ambitions. The company is committed to helping its customers reduce their emissions by 25% by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2008 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,781,982,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 113,098,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Centrica's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Centrica has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
