- Ageing infrastructure leading to unanticipated maintenance work
- Highly challenging manufacturing of some product components
- Continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
AWE plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-01 to 2022-03 reporting, AWE plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 65.6K tCO2e (Location based) / 34379 tCO2e (Market based). By scope: Scope 1: 33.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 28.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.5K tCO2e/year (location based). 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
65.6K tCO2e (Location based) / 34379 tCO2e (Market based)
2021-01 to 2022-03
Renewable Energy
100% (purchased electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
708.9K m3/year
2021-01 to 2022-03
Waste
1.7K tons/year (controlled wastes)
2021-01 to 2022-03
Energy Use
321.7M kWh/year
2021-01 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-01 to 2022-03)
| 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). | 33.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.5K tCO2e/year (location based) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-01 to 2022-03 | 65.6K tCO2e (Location based) / 34379 tCO2e (Market based) |
| 2020-2021 | 68.2K tCO2e/year (FY21) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 estate and operational emissions by 24% since FY18
- Landfill diversion rate of 99%
- Reuse and recycle rate of 73%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rate across all projects
- Produce a Natural Capital Register for the estate by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions across the value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon reductionCircular economyBiodiversity