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Centrica

Centrica plc, a leading energy services and solutions company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1997, Centrica has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily operating in the UK, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its core services, including electricity and gas supply, energy management, and home services, which are designed to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability. With a commitment to innovation, Centrica has made significant strides in the energy transition, focusing on renewable energy and smart technology solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its investment in low-carbon energy projects, positioning itself as a market leader in the evolving energy landscape. Centrica's dedication to customer-centric services and sustainable practices continues to drive its success in the competitive energy market.

DitchCarbon Score

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77

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

Centrica's score of 77 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Centrica's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,261,770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 21,860,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a total of about 17,338,820,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2023, the figures were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 16,784,570,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 7,383,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 21,180,922,000 kg CO2e. Centrica has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2034, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, which is five years ahead of the UK's national target. Notably, Centrica has already met its near-term target of reducing its core internal carbon footprint by 20% by 2025, based on 2015 levels. Centrica's initiatives also include a commitment to help customers reduce their emissions by 25% by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and alignment with the Paris Agreement goals. The company continues to measure, report, and reduce its emissions, reinforcing its long-term strategy to decarbonise its operations and contribute to global climate efforts.

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Scope 1
5,452,507,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
131,395,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Centrica is participating in some 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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