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Dundee City Council

Dundee City Council, often referred to simply as Dundee Council, is the local authority for the city of Dundee, Scotland, with its headquarters situated in GB. Established in the early 20th century, the council has played a pivotal role in the region's governance and community development, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Operating primarily within the public sector, Dundee City Council is dedicated to delivering essential services such as education, housing, and social care. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart, as the council actively promotes initiatives that foster economic growth and environmental stewardship. Notable achievements include significant investments in urban regeneration and community engagement, positioning Dundee as a forward-thinking city within Scotland.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Dundee City 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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Dundee City Council's score of 41 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dundee City Council's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dundee City Council reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,413,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 15,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 5,963,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, amounted to 2,753,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, emissions in 2022 were about 28,270,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction of approximately 3,857,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This trend reflects ongoing efforts to decrease carbon footprints across various scopes. Dundee City Council has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, but the consistent decrease in emissions suggests a commitment to improving sustainability practices. The council's focus on reducing emissions aligns with broader industry standards and climate action goals, contributing to a more sustainable future for the region.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dundee City Council's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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 Dundee City Council is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Dundee City 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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