Pennon
Pennon Group plc, commonly referred to as Pennon, is a leading water and waste management company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1989, Pennon has established itself as a key player in the utilities sector, primarily operating in the South West of England through its subsidiaries, including South West Water and Viridor. The company focuses on providing essential water services, wastewater treatment, and sustainable waste management solutions. Pennon is recognised for its commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, offering unique services that enhance resource recovery and reduce carbon footprints. With a strong market position, Pennon has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
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Pennon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Pennon Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 368,265,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 26,737,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 25,662,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 315,867,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 299,747,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 28,773,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 31,321,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 239,653,000 kg CO2e. Pennon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero target by 2030. They have reported a reduction of about 45.2% in overall GHG emissions against their Net Zero 2030 emission boundary for Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 operational emissions since 2023. Specific targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030, and a 68% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032 from a FY2021 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2032 from the same base year. The Pennon Group is committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030, and ensuring that 60% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by FY2027. These initiatives reflect their dedication to sustainable practices within the water utilities sector in Great Britain.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,351,192,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 157,089,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 56,764,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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