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The City of London Corporation, commonly known as the City of London or the Square Mile, operates as a distinctive local authority and publicly funded service provider. Headquartered in its ancient heart within London, United Kingdom, it delivers essential governance and public services across its historic boundaries.
With a rich history spanning over a thousand years, dating back to Roman and Anglo-Saxon times, the Corporation provides a comprehensive array of public services, including policing, planning, education, and social care. Uniquely, it also stewards major cultural institutions such as the Barbican Centre and manages significant open spaces like Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest.
Beyond its civic duties, the City of London Corporation actively promotes the UK as a world-leading centre for financial and professional services. This dual mandate of local governance and global advocacy highlights its unparalleled influence and enduring significance.
53
DitchCarbon score
+29 vs industry average
City Of London’s score of 53 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Other Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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City Of London's reported carbon emissions
The City of London's total carbon emissions in 2025 were approximately 408.08 million kg CO2e. This includes about 6.95 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 17.50 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 383.63 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the City of London reported total emissions of approximately 451.31 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 6.66 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 17.04 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 427.61 million kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 464.72 million kg CO2e (7.74 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 15.34 million kg CO2e Scope 2, and 441.64 million kg CO2e Scope 3).
Further historical data shows total emissions of approximately 514.54 million kg CO2e in 2022 (7.52 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 17.78 million kg CO2e Scope 2, and 489.24 million kg CO2e Scope 3), and approximately 476.31 million kg CO2e in 2021 (7.58 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 17.71 million kg CO2e Scope 2, and 451.01 million kg CO2e Scope 3).
In 2019, total emissions were approximately 559.34 million kg CO2e, comprising around 9.81 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 27.09 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 522.44 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2020, only Scope 1 and 2 emissions are available, totalling approximately 35.86 million kg CO2e.
The City of London has disclosed Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data for all reported years except 2020, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. No specific reduction targets or climate pledges are available in the provided data.
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City Of London’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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