- Challenging weather conditions, including 10 named storms and record high river levels.
- Increase in wastewater volumes.
- Missed targets on total pollutions, sewer flooding, and spills from storm overflows.
- Barlaston pollution incident resulting in a £2 million fine.
Severn Trent Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Severn Trent Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 526 ktCO2e (location-based), 366,450 ktCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 366.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 159.3K tCO2e (location-based) 112 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 613.9K tCO2e. 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
526 ktCO2e (location-based), 366,450 ktCO2e (market-based)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
56% of total energy use
of total energy
Energy Use
2.1K GWh
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). | 366.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 159.3K tCO2e (location-based) 112 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 613.9K tCO2e |
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 | 526 ktCO2e (location-based), 366,450 ktCO2e (market-based) |
| 2022-23 | 569.1K tCO2e (Market Based) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 315.7K tCO2e/year (net operational) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 346.9K tCO2e |
| 2019-2020 | 141 tCO2e/£m turnover (2019/20) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved EPA 4* for the fourth consecutive year.
- Reduced share of RNAGS to 14%.
- Invested £1.2 billion in capital projects, bringing the total investment this AMP to over £3 billion.
- Reduced leakage to lowest ever annual levels of 380.7 Ml/d.
- Installed over 111,000 smart water meters.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce leakage by 15% by 2025.
- Reduce spills from storm overflows to an average of 20 per year by 2025.
- Reduce RNAGS to 10% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero operational emissions by 2030.
- Source 100% energy from renewable sources by 2030.
- Have 100% electric or low-carbon vehicles by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce leakage by 50% by 2045.
- Reduce storm overflow spills to no more than 10 by 2045.
- Have less than 2% of waste RNAGS by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ResourcesWastewater ManagementRiver HealthBiodiversityAffordabilitySocial ImpactGovernance