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Leicester City Council

Leicester City Council, often referred to simply as Leicester Council, is the local authority for the city of Leicester, located in Great Britain. Established in the 19th century, the council has evolved significantly, playing a pivotal role in urban development and community services across the region. Operating primarily within the public sector, Leicester City Council focuses on a range of essential services, including education, housing, and social care. Its commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart in the local government landscape. Notable achievements include initiatives aimed at improving public health and enhancing local infrastructure, which have solidified its position as a leader in local governance. With a strong emphasis on innovation and community well-being, Leicester City Council continues to serve as a vital resource for its residents.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Leicester 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.

26

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Leicester City Council's score of 26 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Leicester City Council's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Leicester City Council reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,811,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (5,671,000 kg CO2e) and mobile combustion (2,131,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 6,300,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 2,304,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (398,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (78,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Leicester City Council. The council's climate commitments and strategies remain vague, indicating a need for clearer goals and actionable plans to address their carbon footprint effectively.

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2023
Scope 1
7,811,000
Scope 2
6,300,000
Scope 3
2,304,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Leicester 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 Leicester 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.

Leicester 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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