- Global energy crisis impacting wholesale electricity prices.
- Supply security threats due to reliance on imported power.
- Increased employee turnover in some areas.
- Recruitment challenges in specialized industries.
Jersey Electricity plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Jersey Electricity plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.2gCO2e/kWh. By scope: Scope 1: 2.2gCO2e/kWh; Scope 2: 0.78gCO2e/kWh; Scope 3: 19.19gCO2e/kWh. 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
22.2gCO2e/kWh
2022
Renewable Energy
95.3% of total energy use
of total energy
📊 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). | 2.2gCO2e/kWh |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.78gCO2e/kWh |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 19.19gCO2e/kWh |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.2gCO2e/kWh |
| 2020-09 to 2022-09 | 23g CO2e/kWh |
| 2020 | 24 gCO2e/kWh |
| 2016 | 47g CO2e/kWh |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions from the supply of electricity in Jersey by over 90% since 1990, driving a 36% reduction in the Island’s overall carbon emissions despite a 60% increase in electricity consumption.
- CO2 level of 22gCO2/kWh for 2021/22.
- Installed five commercial-scale solar arrays, including the largest in the Channel Islands.
- Exceeded internal target of domestic fuel switches for the third year running, converting 325 premises from fossil fuels.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Migrate existing customers from fossil fuels to electric heating.
- Develop consumer app interface.
📅 Medium-term
- Develop long-term energy sourcing strategies.
- Deliver renewable energy projects.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity & InclusionEnergy SovereigntyCustomer focusEmployee engagement and wellbeing