Sse
SSE plc, commonly referred to as SSE, is a leading energy company headquartered in Reading, GB. Founded in 1998, SSE has established itself as a key player in the UK and Ireland's energy sector, focusing on electricity generation, transmission, and renewable energy solutions. The company is particularly renowned for its commitment to sustainability, with significant investments in wind and hydroelectric power. SSE's core offerings include electricity and gas supply, as well as energy services that cater to both residential and business customers. Its unique approach to integrating renewable energy sources has positioned SSE as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Notable achievements include being one of the largest renewable energy producers in the UK, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to environmental stewardship.
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Sse's score of 71 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sse's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SSE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,270,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 4,338,424,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 500,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 4,500,000,000 kg CO2e. In the UK specifically, SSE's emissions included about 3,640,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 470,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,730,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. SSE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its Scope 1 and 2 by 2040, with a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72.5% by 2030 from a 2017/18 baseline. Additionally, SSE plans to cut the carbon intensity of its Scope 1 emissions by 80% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims for net zero by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes commitments to ensure that 50% of suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2024 and to reduce absolute GHG emissions from the use of products sold by 50% by 2034, based on 2018 levels. SSE's efforts reflect a strong commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,021,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,138,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,375,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sse is participating in some 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.
