- Supply chain disruptions (implied by fluctuations in waste data)
- Climate change impacts (addressed in Climate Risk Assessment)
Pennon Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, Pennon Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 425.3K tCO2e/year (2023/24 excluding SES Water). By scope: Scope 1: 26.7K tCO2e/year (2023/24); Scope 2: 83.6K tCO2e/year (2023/24 location-based); Scope 3: 315.0K tCO2e/year (2023/24). 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
425.3K tCO2e/year (2023/24 excluding SES Water)
2023-24
Renewable Energy
7.50% (2023/24, excluding transport)
of total energy
Waste
285.2K tons/year (2023/24)
2023-24
Energy Use
484.4K MWh/year (2023/24)
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| 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). | 26.7K tCO2e/year (2023/24) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 83.6K tCO2e/year (2023/24 location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 315.0K tCO2e/year (2023/24) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 425.3K tCO2e/year (2023/24 excluding SES Water) |
| 2022-23 | 290.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-21 | 1.9 million tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity (gross Scope 1+2/£100,000 revenue) from 13.3 tCO2e in 2022/23 to 6.0 tCO2e in 2023/24 (excluding SES Water).
- Increased renewable energy production to 34,480 MWh in 2023/24.
- Increased number of sites with Environmental Management Plans from 52 to 85.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% net energy use from renewables by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipCommunity SupportEmployee DevelopmentGovernance