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.
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In 2024, Centrica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 1,726,177,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,706,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 21,860,510,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2023, their emissions in Great Britain were about 547,542,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 542,244,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 5,299,000 kg CO2e. Centrica has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in their carbon emissions by 2034 from 2019 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2045. They have successfully met their near-term target of reducing their core internal carbon footprint by 20% by 2025 ahead of schedule. Additionally, they achieved a 55% reduction in carbon intensity for Central Power Generation by 2020, compared to 2008 levels. Centrica's climate strategy includes ongoing measurement and reporting of emissions, aligning with the Paris Agreement goals, and a commitment to help customers reduce their emissions by 25% by 2030 from 2015 levels. Their initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing their overall environmental impact.
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2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,452,507,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 131,395,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 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 |
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