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Welsh Government

The Welsh Government, also known as Llywodraeth Cymru, is the devolved government for Wales, headquartered in Cardiff, GB. Established in 1999, it has played a pivotal role in shaping policies across various sectors, including health, education, and the economy. With a focus on sustainable development and social justice, the Welsh Government implements core services such as public health initiatives, educational reforms, and economic support programmes. Its unique approach to governance emphasises collaboration with local communities and stakeholders, ensuring that policies reflect the needs of the Welsh populace. Recognised for its commitment to environmental sustainability, the Welsh Government has achieved notable milestones, including ambitious targets for carbon reduction. As a leader in the public sector, it continues to influence regional development and enhance the quality of life for its citizens.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Welsh Government's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Welsh Government's score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Welsh Government's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the Welsh Government reported carbon emissions of approximately 193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources, specifically related to business travel. This marks an increase from 2023, where emissions were about 163,000 kg CO2e, and from 2022, which recorded approximately 140,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a trend of rising emissions in this category over the past three years. The Welsh Government has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for all new cars and light goods vehicles in the public sector fleet to be ultra-low emission by 2025. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. The demand for net zero skills is also highlighted as a growing need across Wales, supporting the transition to a sustainable future. Overall, while the Welsh Government has made strides in setting reduction targets, the recent emissions data suggests a need for enhanced strategies to reverse the upward trend in business travel emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Welsh Government's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Welsh Government is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Welsh Government is not participating in any 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.

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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