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Pennon Group PLC

Common Name
Pennon Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Water
Employees
3,600
Ticker
PNN
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Pennon Group plc is a leading UK-based environmental infrastructure company, specializing in water and waste management services. Primarily known for its management of South West Water, Pennon Group d...

Pennon Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Pennon Group 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, Pennon Group 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 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Pennon Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Pennon Group's Annual Report 2025
a. Pennon Group's Annual Report 2025
b. Pennon Group's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Pennon Group's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into Pennon Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPennon Group amounted to119,235metric 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 Pennon Groupincreased by 8.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Pennon Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202507.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e+18%-7%+11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Pennon Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pennon Group were 29,803 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Pennon Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Pennon Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Pennon Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Pennon Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Pennon Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,975 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 89,432 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Pennon Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Pennon Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 10.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Pennon Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pennon Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Pennon Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Pennon Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Pennon Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Pennon Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Pennon Group reported 299,297 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 2025 disclosure of Pennon Group includes a breakdown across 0of 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

Pennon Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320242025080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e-20%+32%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Pennon Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Pennon Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 299,297 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Pennon Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Pennon Group's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Pennon Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Pennon Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Pennon Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Insights into Pennon Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Pennon Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,803 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,356 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.98 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Pennon Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1020010,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5505005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CIGCentricaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,726,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,989Scope 1 Intensity: 69.08 tCO2e/$MAguas AndinasYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 667Scope 1 Intensity: 96.77 tCO2e/$MSevern TrentYear: 2025Scope 1: 64,771 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,140Scope 1 Intensity: 20.63 tCO2e/$MRenew Energy GlobalYear: 2025Scope 1: 758 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13Scope 1 Intensity: 58.88 tCO2e/$MSSEYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,220,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,109Scope 1 Intensity: 398.20 tCO2e/$MCCChongqing Water GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 128,883 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,021Scope 1 Intensity: 126.26 tCO2e/$MUnited Utilities GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 124,340 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,776Scope 1 Intensity: 44.80 tCO2e/$MChina Water Affairs GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,808Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MCalifornia Water Service GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 795Scope 1 Intensity: 10.33 tCO2e/$MIIInversiones Aguas MetropolitanasYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 667Scope 1 Intensity: 96.77 tCO2e/$MEssential UtilitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 886,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,086Scope 1 Intensity: 425.18 tCO2e/$MGreencoat UK WindYear: 2023Scope 1: 13 tCO2eRevenue: $M 182Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MAmerican Water WorksYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,684Scope 1 Intensity: 14.81 tCO2e/$MCopasaYear: 2023Scope 1: 657,040 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,527Scope 1 Intensity: 430.39 tCO2e/$MSabespYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,765,046 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,851Scope 1 Intensity: 301.68 tCO2e/$MAquaporinYear: 2024Scope 1: 292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6Scope 1 Intensity: 51.67 tCO2e/$MTTWYear: 2023Scope 1: 420 tCO2eRevenue: $M 169Scope 1 Intensity: 2.48 tCO2e/$MEYDAPYear: 2023Scope 1: 149,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 389Scope 1 Intensity: 384.49 tCO2e/$MDrax GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,733Scope 1 Intensity: 34.40 tCO2e/$MTelecom PlusYear: 2025Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,381Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MGGGuangdong InvestmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,833,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,383Scope 1 Intensity: 1,189.14 tCO2e/$MPennon GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,356Scope 1 Intensity: 21.98 tCO2e/$M

How does Pennon Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Pennon Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.98 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 58.88, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Pennon Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Pennon Group ranked 8 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Pennon Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Pennon Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Pennon Group reported a total carbon footprint of 418,532 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.89% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Pennon Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 21.37%.a

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