- High customer debt due to cost of living crisis.
- Regulatory scrutiny in retail energy supply.
- Climate change impacts on assets and operations.
- Cybersecurity threats.
- Supply chain disruptions.
Centrica plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Centrica plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.7M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 21.2M 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
1.7M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
335.5K m3/year
2023
Waste
15.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
7.4B kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 21.2M 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 | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 2.0M tCO2e |
| 2020 | 7.3M tCO2e (Electricity) + 96158 tCO2e (Oil & Gas) = 7443124 tCO2e |
| 2009 | 11.8m tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 21% from 2019 base year to 1,681,475 tCO2e.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Deliver 20,000 heat pump installations annually by 2025.
- Install 100,000 EV charging points annually by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 28% reduction in customer GHG intensity by 2030.
- Achieve 40% reduction in Centrica GHG emissions by 2034.
🔭 Long-term
- Help customers achieve net zero by 2050.
- Become a net zero business by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net ZeroCustomer SupportColleague EngagementEnergy SecurityResponsible Sourcing