Electricity North West
Electricity North West Limited, commonly referred to as ENWL, is a leading electricity distribution network operator based in Great Britain. Headquartered in Manchester, the company primarily serves the North West region, including key areas such as Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester. Established in 2005, ENWL has made significant strides in modernising the electricity infrastructure, focusing on reliability and sustainability. As a vital player in the energy sector, Electricity North West is responsible for delivering electricity to over 2.4 million homes and businesses. Their core services include maintaining and upgrading the electricity network, ensuring efficient power distribution, and facilitating the transition to low-carbon energy solutions. ENWL is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the region's energy landscape.
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Electricity North West's score of 53 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electricity North West's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Electricity North West reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,589,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which include mobile combustion (6,190,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (889,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (2,777,000 kg CO2e). Additionally, Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 3,384,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 18,600 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. Electricity North West has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by FY2035, using FY2020 as the baseline. The company also targets a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, by FY2026, they commit to ensuring that 41% of their suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, will establish science-based targets. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Electricity North West's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,540,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 120,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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