- Increased demand for services leading to higher caseloads
- Sharp increase in GHG emissions due to staff travel
- Balancing resources between supporting innovation and addressing existing issues
- Managing the ICO’s reputation in a changing technological landscape
Information Commissioner’s Office
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Information Commissioner’s Office disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 449 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 40 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 54 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 355 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
449 tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
447 m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
15 tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
581.4K Kwh/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). | 40 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 54 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 355 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 93%
- Reduced waste by 59%
- Reduced paper use by 91%
- Diverted over 15,000kg of old furniture from landfill, saving over 12.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions
- Kept 1,430 kg of IT waste out of landfill, saving 72.8 tonnes of CO2
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainability