Greencoat UK Wind PLC
Greencoat UK Wind's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Greencoat UK Wind's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencoat UK Wind amounted to 2,175 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencoat UK Wind increased by 15.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Greencoat UK Wind were 13 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 62.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 91.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,485 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,162 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 24.9% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Greencoat UK Wind use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported 261,139 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
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 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported total Scope 3 emissions of 261,139 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 197.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions increased by 91.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Greencoat UK Wind disclose?
In 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 239,910 tCOâ‚‚e (91.87%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 20,472 tCOâ‚‚e (7.84%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 708 tCOâ‚‚e (0.27%)
Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Greencoat UK Wind's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Greencoat UK Wind reported a total carbon footprint of 263,314 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 90.75% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Greencoat UK Wind's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.82%.