- Water stress in the region.
- Minimising construction emissions.
- Managing the impact of material transport on local communities.
Sizewell C Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Sizewell C Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.4K tCO2e (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 11 tCO2e (2022); Scope 2: 18 tCO2e (2022); Scope 3: 19.4K tCO2e (2022). 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
19.4K tCO2e (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 11 tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18 tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 19.4K tCO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 19% biodiversity net gain across the Sizewell estate.
- Secured environmental permits for operation.
- Created hundreds of acres of new habitats.
- Developed plans for a Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit with potential to capture 1.5m tonnes of CO2 annually.
- Developed plans to use hydrogen buses for workforce transport.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve a Very Good rating in BREEAM Infrastructure assessment.
- Publish an Annual Sustainability Report in 2024.
- Fully align with TCFD disclosure requirements by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Construction of a DAC demonstrator plant and start of operations.
- Launch of hydrogen buses pilot.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050 (implied).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Nuclear Safety and Environmental ManagementNet Zero ExcellenceAffordable and Investible ProjectMaximising UK Content and Supporting Levelling UpDelivering Social Value and Legacy Benefit