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SCOTTISH POWER

Scottish Power, a prominent player in the UK energy sector, is headquartered in Glasgow, GB. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in renewable energy, particularly in wind power generation, and is a subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group. With a strong operational presence across Scotland, England, and Wales, Scottish Power is committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. The company offers a range of services, including electricity and gas supply, as well as innovative energy management solutions. Its focus on renewable energy sets it apart in the industry, contributing significantly to the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy. Scottish Power has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first companies to invest heavily in offshore wind farms, solidifying its market position as a key contributor to the nation's energy landscape.

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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

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Industry Benchmark

SCOTTISH POWER's score of 64 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SCOTTISH POWER's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Scottish Power reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 55,393,146,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,126,918,050,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 33,115,296,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Scottish Power has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 47% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a complete 100% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from sold electricity per MWh by 2030, which equates to an absolute reduction of the same magnitude. Furthermore, they aim to reduce overall Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% within the same timeframe. The company is also aligned with broader climate goals, committing to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. These initiatives demonstrate Scottish Power's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the energy sector.

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201920222023
Scope 1
34,901,000
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Scope 2
844,834,000
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0,000,000,000,000
Scope 3
11,745,139,000
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00,000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SCOTTISH POWER's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 SCOTTISH POWER is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SCOTTISH POWER 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
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