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United Utilities

Water DistributionUnited KingdomPNK: UUGWF
Last verified 4 months agounitedutilities.com

United Utilities Group PLC, commonly known as United Utilities, is a leading water and wastewater services provider based in Great Britain. Headquartered in Warrington, the company primarily operates across the North West of England, serving millions of customers with essential water services. Founded in 1995, United Utilities has achieved significant milestones, including the successful integration of various water companies and a commitment to sustainability.

The company offers a range of core services, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental management, distinguished by its focus on innovation and customer service. United Utilities is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top water companies in the UK, and has received accolades for its efforts in environmental stewardship and community engagement.

64
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+47 vs industry average

United Utilities’s score of 64 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Utilities’s sustainability team

Chris Matthews

Chris Matthews

Head of Sustainability

Paul Dykes

Paul Dykes

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Maintenance)

Industry Intensity

Very High

Water Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries

Industry performance

0.478
20192025

The Water Distribution industry has increased its overall emissions by 287% since 2019

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028

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Reported emissions

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United Utilities's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, United Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,194,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,922,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 47,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,199,728,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, United Utilities plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, with a target for 66% of its construction services suppliers to establish their own science-based targets by 2025. Long-term, United Utilities is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a significant reduction target of 90% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions. The company also aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 95% in 2020 to 100% by 2023, maintaining this level through 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect United Utilities's commitment to sustainable practices within the water utilities sector in Great Britain.

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United Utilities’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

1 goal

2030

42% reduction in all scopes

Pledge 1: Meeting SBTs for scope 1 and 2 Science-based targets (SBTs) Science-based target to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030…

Behind target42%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

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CDP

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

RE 100

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Climate Action 100+

Climate Action 100

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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United Utilities logoUnited Utilities
GBWater Distribution
4 months ago
64
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GBPost and Telecommunications Services
5 days ago
100
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MWH Global, Inc. logoMWH Global, Inc.
USBusiness Services
22 days ago
94
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Veolia logoVeolia
FRWater Distribution
8 days ago
91
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Xylem logoXylem
USWater Distribution
3 days ago
80
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Rheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitatswerk logoRheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitatswerk
DEElectricity Distribution
9 days ago
76
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National Grid logoNational Grid
GBElectricity Transmission
21 days ago
69
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Common questions about United Utilities’s sustainability data and climate commitments

In 2025, United Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e. This includes around 15.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 47,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and nearly 1.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The vast majority of emissions stem from Scope 3, highlighting the significant impact of supply chain activities on the company's overall carbon footprint.

Data year: 2025

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