Greencoat UK Wind PLC
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Greencoat UK Wind's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencoat UK Wind amounted to 2,231 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Greencoat UK Wind increased 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
- 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 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 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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,969 tCO₂e 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 0 of 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Greencoat UK Wind reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Greencoat UK Wind's Scope 3 emissions have 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 2024, Greencoat UK Wind reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 262 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 77 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.39 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 2024, Greencoat UK Wind reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.39 tCO₂e 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 2024, Greencoat UK Wind ranked 7 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Greencoat UK Wind is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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