Wessex Water
Wessex Water, a leading water and wastewater services provider, is headquartered in Bath, GB. Established in 1991, the company has grown to serve a diverse customer base across the South West of England, including key operational regions such as Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Specialising in the delivery of high-quality drinking water and effective wastewater management, Wessex Water is committed to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and technology to enhance service efficiency and environmental stewardship. Recognised for its customer service excellence and environmental initiatives, Wessex Water continues to maintain a strong market position, ensuring reliable water supply and wastewater solutions that meet the needs of its communities.
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Wessex Water's score of 38 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wessex Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wessex Water reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 104,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 104,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, also reached 104,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Wessex Water's operational GHG emissions per megalitre (Ml) of wastewater treated were reported at 343 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a focus on improving efficiency in their wastewater treatment processes. Wessex Water's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for sustainable practices in the water sector. However, without specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined, the company's future emissions trajectory remains uncertain.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 80,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 34,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Wessex Water is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
