- Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on performance commitment delivery.
- Disappointing C-MeX score (76.59 out of 100).
- Delivery dates of six WINEP projects modified due to complexity.
- Interruptions below target for the second consecutive year (affected by Storm Eunice).
- Did not achieve target for social tariff registration.
- High inflation and rising interest rates impacting financial performance and resilience.
- Increasing input costs, bad debt, and customers needing financial support.
- Ambitious leakage reduction target remaining a challenge.
- Extreme weather events affecting operations and service to customers.
South East Water Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, South East Water Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.5K tCO2e/year (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 3.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 30.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 6.0K tCO2e/year. 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
9.5K tCO2e/year (market based)
2021-04 to 2022-03
Energy Use
177.9K MWh/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-04 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). | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 30.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.0K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 9.5K tCO2e/year (market based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced annual leakage rate to 88.7 Ml/d from a target of 94.4 Ml/d (20th consecutive year beating leakage target)
- Achieved the lowest level of leakage ever recorded.
- Exceeded targets on engaging and working with landowners to protect raw water quality.
- Exceeded targets on protecting wildlife and increasing biodiversity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve ranking position across key comparative measures.
- Create a company-wide resilience plan.
- Develop customer service and satisfaction improvement programs.
- Develop further successful data share arrangement and partnerships for vulnerability strategy.
- Improve PCC reduction through behavioral change.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve operational net zero by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Long term planning to 2050 and beyond.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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