Greencoat UK Wind PLC
Greencoat UK Wind's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Greencoat UK Wind has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Greencoat UK Wind's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencoat UK Wind amounted to 2,441 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencoat UK Wind increased by 9.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Greencoat UK Wind were 214 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 511.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 830 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,227 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 13.1% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Greencoat UK Wind use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Greencoat UK Wind's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported 25,132 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Greencoat UK Wind includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported total Scope 3 emissions of 25,132 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 71.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions increased by 31.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Greencoat UK Wind disclose?
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 24,196 tCO₂e (96.28%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 877 tCO₂e (3.49%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 43 tCO₂e (0.17%)
Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Greencoat UK Wind’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 214 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,058 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.2 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Greencoat UK Wind's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.82, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Greencoat UK Wind rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind ranked 2 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Greencoat UK Wind among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Greencoat UK Wind's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Greencoat UK Wind reported a total carbon footprint of 27,573 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 29.58% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Greencoat UK Wind's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.15% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.08%.a