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Scottish Water, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading provider in the collected and purified water industry, specialising in the distribution of water services. Established in 2002, the company has made significant strides in ensuring the delivery of high-quality drinking water and effective wastewater management across Scotland.
With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Scottish Water serves millions of customers, focusing on core services that include water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental stewardship. The company is recognised for its unique approach to integrating technology and community engagement, enhancing both service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
As a key player in the water sector, Scottish Water has achieved notable milestones, including substantial investments in infrastructure improvements and a strong emphasis on environmental protection, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the industry.
13
DitchCarbon score
-5 vs industry average
Scottish Water’s score of 13 is lower than 38% 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
High
Water Distribution has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
1.061
20182025
The Water Distribution industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scottish Water's reported carbon emissions
Scottish Water, a UK-headquartered company in the collected and purified water and distribution services industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 229.35 million kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes about 39.82 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 97.67 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 91.86 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 225.12 million kg CO2e, comprising around 39.52 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 88.84 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 96.77 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back to 2022, Scottish Water's total emissions were approximately 112.35 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 mobile combustion accounting for about 11.28 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 total location-based emissions at approximately 93.29 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel at around 1.61 million kg CO2e.
For 2021, total emissions were approximately 122.90 million kg CO2e, including about 11.60 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 mobile combustion, 106.64 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 total location-based emissions, and 1.20 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel.
In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were about 254 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 127.83 million kg CO2e.
In 2018, Scottish Water reported total emissions of approximately 312 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 315 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions about 140 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions approximately 100 million kg CO2e.
In 2016, total emissions were approximately 390 million kg CO2e.
For 2015, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 404 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 31 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 25 million kg CO2e, including approximately 5 million kg CO2e from business travel, 15 million kg CO2e from employee commute, 25 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 10 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.
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Scottish Water’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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