- Supply chain disruptions and scaling challenges in the renewables sector.
- Securing sufficient capacity in the supply chain to meet increased demands.
- Addressing hard-to-abate emissions from steel and marine shipping fuels.
- Lack of commercially viable blade material management pathways for decommissioning.
- Knowledge gaps regarding the potential impacts of offshore wind on the marine environment.
SSE Renewables
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, SSE Renewables disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 4.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.3M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
13.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
319 tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 13.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased renewable energy capacity by 15% to 4.5GW (including pumped storage)
- Generated 11,158 GWh of renewable energy, a 10% increase from the previous year, avoiding over 2 million tonnes of CO2e emissions.
- 93.7% of waste from wholly-owned operational sites diverted from landfill; 58.3% recycled.
- Progress on 10-point Biodiversity Net Gain plan, achieving No Net Loss on six new projects and overdelivering on targets for previously consented sites.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce the carbon intensity of scope 1 and 2 emissions by 66% by 2030 (tCO2e/MWh)
- 90% of suppliers by spend to set a science-based carbon reduction target by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035
- Reduce the carbon intensity of scope 3 emissions by 66% by 2035 (tCO2e/MW in construction)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero for remaining scope 3 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net ZeroJust TransitionNature PositiveCircularity