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United Utilities
Water DistributionUnited KingdomPNK: UUGWF
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United Utilities, established in 1995, stands as the UK's largest listed water company, delivering essential water and wastewater services across North West England. Headquartered in Great Britain, it provides reliable, high-quality drinking water and manages extensive wastewater infrastructure for approximately seven million people and 200,000 businesses.
Operating within the critical water utility sector, United Utilities maintains thousands of kilometres of water pipes and sewers. Its core business involves the collection, purification, and distribution of water, alongside comprehensive wastewater treatment services. This dedication ensures environmental protection and sustainable water management, making a substantial contribution to regional public health and ecological balance.
65
DitchCarbon score
+47 vs industry average
United Utilities’s score of 65 is higher than 79% 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 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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United Utilities's reported carbon emissions
United Utilities, a UK-based water utility company, reported its Scope 1 emissions as 15,922,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions as 47,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions as 1,199,728,000 kg CO2e for 2025.
The company has set several ambitious climate commitments:
- Near-term targets (Science Based Targets initiative - SBTi): United Utilities commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions covering all other Scope 3 categories (including purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting) by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. The company also committed to increasing annual renewable electricity sourcing from 95% in 2020 to 100% by 2023 and maintaining 100% through FY2030. Furthermore, 66% of suppliers by emissions within Scope 3 capital goods are targeted to have science-based targets by FY2025.
- Long-term targets (SBTi Net-Zero): United Utilities Group PLC commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. This includes a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year.
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United Utilities’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
United Utilities Group PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year.
On track90%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
United Utilities Group PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42.0% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
On track42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
United Utilities Group PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
On track42%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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