United Utilities
Carbon footprint
Primary Climate Goal
United Utilities aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 + 2 by 2030
GHG emissions and Carbon intensity
United Utilities reported Total CO2e Emissions - Market-Based Scope 1 + Scope 2 for the twelve months ending 31 March 2021 at 141 Kt (+2.1/+1.5% y-o-y). Carbon intensity also surged to 63 t (+5.5/+10% y-o-y).
United Utilities's Scope 3 emissions grew to 443 Kt (
The company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 + 2 by 2030, which translates into the estimated reduction of -16 Kt per annum over the period of FY2022 - FY2030. This science-based target is aligned with Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
United Utilities aims to achive carbon neutrality across its operations (Scope 1 + 2) in 2030. Companies normally become carbon neutral with the help of the acquisition of carbon offsets rather than absolute reductions in their own greenhouse emissions. Also, carbon neutrality does not include non-CO2 GHG emissions.