- Planning delays, issues securing outages, and supply chain issues impacting project delivery.
- Exponential growth of the network may prevent achieving a 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
- Increased operational transport emissions and substation electricity use impacting emissions reduction trajectory.
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 3.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 245.7K 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
8.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-2024
Renewable Energy
88% of total generation
of total energy
Waste
92.43 tons/year (operational)
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| 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). | 3.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 245.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 8.6K 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
- Achieved sector-leading emissions performance with an SF6 leakage rate of 0.17%, more than 50% below target.
- Brought forward Biodiversity Net Gain commitment by two years, requiring a minimum 10% gain on all new projects.
- Successfully energised the Shetland HVDC link, connecting the islands to the GB energy system.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions in line with science-based target to limit warming to 1.5°C by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Grow biodiversity net gain ambition, establishing ourselves as pioneers in marine BNG by 2030.
- Measure impacts against planetary boundaries by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Deliver a network for net zero emissions in the north of Scotland.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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