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Greencoat UK Wind PLC

Common Name
Greencoat UK Wind
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
N/A
Ticker
UKW
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a specialist investment company focused on acquiring and operating wind farms in the United Kingdom. The primary function of this infrastructure asset is to generate sustainab...

Greencoat UK Wind's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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).

However, Greencoat UK Wind has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Greencoat UK Wind’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Greencoat UK Wind's Annual Report 2024
a. Greencoat UK Wind's Annual Report 2024
b. Greencoat UK Wind's ESG Report 2023
b. Greencoat UK Wind's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Greencoat UK Wind's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGreencoat UK Wind amounted to2,231metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencoat UK Windincreased by 2.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024070140210280tCO2e+326%-91%+1915%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Greencoat UK Wind were 262 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 648.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1,915.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Greencoat UK Wind reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 731 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,969 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Greencoat UK Wind's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Greencoat UK Wind use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, 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

202120222023202405501.1 k1.65 k2.2 ktCO2e
  • 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 2024, Greencoat UK Wind reported 19,047 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Greencoat UK Wind includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 5 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e+55%+92%-93%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Greencoat UK Wind reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,047 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 78.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 92.71%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

Insights into Greencoat UK Wind’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 182 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.07 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1050050,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)10505005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DXRenew Energy GlobalYear: 2025Scope 1: 758 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13Scope 1 Intensity: 58.88 tCO2e/$MAudax RenovablesYear: 2024Scope 1: 308 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,062Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MOerstedYear: 2024Scope 1: 733,299 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,199Scope 1 Intensity: 89.43 tCO2e/$MChina Longyuan Power GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,186,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,529Scope 1 Intensity: 1,299.76 tCO2e/$MDDDatang Renewable PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 4.10 tCO2e/$MElectricite de StrasbourgYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,437Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MBrookfield Renewable PartnersYear: 2024Scope 1: 140,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,103Scope 1 Intensity: 17.29 tCO2e/$MEletrobrasYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,332,558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,504Scope 1 Intensity: 358.63 tCO2e/$MSDIC Power HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,808,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 6,160.76 tCO2e/$MChina Yangtze PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,574Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MLightYear: 2022Scope 1: 17,474 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,460Scope 1 Intensity: 7.10 tCO2e/$MClearway EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 540,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,314Scope 1 Intensity: 410.96 tCO2e/$MContact EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 947,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,731Scope 1 Intensity: 547.49 tCO2e/$MFortumYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,351,041 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,036Scope 1 Intensity: 223.85 tCO2e/$MBrookfield RenewableYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,142Scope 1 Intensity: 32.51 tCO2e/$MDrax GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,733Scope 1 Intensity: 34.40 tCO2e/$MVerbundYear: 2024Scope 1: 499,696 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,579Scope 1 Intensity: 58.24 tCO2e/$MXXXinyi Energy HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 322Scope 1 Intensity: 1.07 tCO2e/$MERGYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 768Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MGreencoat UK WindYear: 2023Scope 1: 13 tCO2eRevenue: $M 182Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$M

How does Greencoat UK Wind's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.07 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 34.4, 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 2023, Greencoat UK Wind ranked 1 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Greencoat UK Wind reported a total carbon footprint of 21,278 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 91.92% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Greencoat UK Wind's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.25%.a

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