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Northern Powergrid

Northern Powergrid, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading electricity distribution network operator serving the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. Established in 1990, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to over 8 million customers. As a key player in the energy sector, Northern Powergrid is dedicated to maintaining and upgrading its infrastructure, ensuring efficient electricity distribution while embracing innovative technologies. Their core services include network management, maintenance, and customer support, all aimed at enhancing the customer experience and promoting energy efficiency. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Northern Powergrid continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the UK's transition towards a low-carbon future.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Northern Powergrid's score of 44 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northern Powergrid's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Northern Powergrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506,728,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions, primarily from fugitive emissions, accounting for about 2,437,900 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of around 425,319,350 kg CO2e, which included Scope 2 emissions of about 1,386,710 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 12,805,400 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Northern Powergrid has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to 11,180 tonnes CO2e by 2028, down from a baseline of 12,307 tonnes CO2e in 2023, representing a reduction of about 9.2%. Additionally, the company has committed to a significant long-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by FY2034, using FY2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Northern Powergrid is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the electric utilities sector in Great Britain.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
1,862,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
11,814,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northern Powergrid's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium 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 Northern Powergrid is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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