- Spread of invasive non-native species (e.g., American Signal Crayfish).
- Degradation of peatlands impacting water quality.
Scottish Water
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016-2017 reporting, Scottish Water disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 352.0K 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
352.0K tCO2e
2016-2017
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational carbon footprint by nearly 10% compared to 2015/16, reaching 352,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).
- Eradication of American Signal Crayfish from Buittle reservoir.
- Peat restoration project at Sandy Loch, Shetland, improving water quality and habitat.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
BiodiversityNatural CapitalSocial CapitalCarbon Footprint Reduction