- High inflation and rising costs, especially energy costs.
- Cyber-attacks and data security threats.
- Attracting and retaining talent with complex technical skills.
KCOM Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, KCOM Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 58.7K tCO2e (location-based); 56027 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 3.41 tCO2e; Scope 2: 13.57 tCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 55.0K 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
58.7K tCO2e (location-based); 56027 tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Energy Use
16.98 GWh (location-based)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (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). | 3.41 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.57 tCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 55.0K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 58.7K tCO2e (location-based); 56027 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2021-2022 | 1.1K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 10.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Developed a plan to become net zero by 2040, 10 years ahead of the government target. Interim target to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 92% by 2030.
- Zero tonnes of waste sent to landfill.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 92% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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