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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 356,076,000 kg CO2e, comprising 29,803,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,975,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 299,297,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 368,694,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 26,737,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 25,662,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 316,295,000 kg CO2e. Pennon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030. They have achieved a reduction of approximately 45.2% in their operational emissions within the regulated business boundaries since 2023. The company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% by FY2032 from a FY2021 baseline and aims to increase renewable electricity sourcing from 5% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. Additionally, they target a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2032 from the same baseline. These initiatives reflect Pennon's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating their proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,576,428,000 | 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 | 144,707,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 60,760,000 | 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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