- Ageing assets approaching end of life
- Government initiatives driving changes in customer behavior
- Vulnerable customers potentially disadvantaged by energy system transition
- Distribution losses costing customers money and contributing to carbon emissions
- Noise complaints related to substation noise
Electricity North West Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, Electricity North West Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.0K tCO2e (excluding losses) + 256871 tCO2e (losses) = 270861 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 9.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 18.50 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
14.0K tCO2e (excluding losses) + 256871 tCO2e (losses) = 270861 tCO2e
2022-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| 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). | 9.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 18.50 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 14.0K tCO2e (excluding losses) + 256871 tCO2e (losses) = 270861 tCO2e |
| 2020-21 | 297.3K tCO2e (including losses) |
| 2019-20 | 18.1K tCO2e (excluding losses) 311844 tCO2e (including losses) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint (excluding losses) by 40% by 2022/23 (from 2014/15 baseline)
- Reduced oil lost from cables to 13,217 liters in 2022/23 (target <30,000 liters)
- Removed 11.3km of overhead lines in Designated Areas in 2022/23
- Achieved a 0.24% SF6 leakage rate in 2022/23 (target 0.30%)
- Planted trees in partnership with City of Trees
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve Gold Carbon Literacy accreditation during RIIO-ED2 (2023-2028)
📅 Medium-term
- Plant 50,000 trees within licence area over 2023-2028
- Extend ‘Transforming Our Spaces’ scheme to uplift biodiversity of 100 sites
🔭 Long-term
- Leading the North West to Net Zero
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityVisual AmenityOil LeakageDistribution LossesEmployee EngagementStakeholder Engagement