Severn Trent PLC

Common Name
Severn Trent
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Water
Employees
7,040
Ticker
SVT
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Severn Trent Plc is a leading water utility company headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom. It primarily provides water and sewage services to households and businesses throughout the Midlands regi...

Severn Trent Energy Data Preview

In 2024, Severn Trent disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

Severn Trent also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.

Additionally, Severn Trent also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

Finally, Severn Trent also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Severn Trent's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.

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Insights into Severn Trent's Energy Renewability

In 2024, Severn Trent consumed a total of 7.49 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 45.65% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 54.35% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.

Severn Trent's Energy Renewability Rate

46%

How much of Severn Trent's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2024, Severn Trent consumed a total of 7.49 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 45.65% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.

This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that Severn Trent is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.

Are Severn Trent's energy practices becoming more sustainable?

Since 2020, Severn Trent's total energy consumption decreased by 4.32%, including a further 1.47% drop in 2024, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.

Over the same period, the share of renewable energy decreased by 20.88%, with a further 3.2% drop in 2024, highlighting a weakening in renewable energy performance.

Overall, Severn Trent’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.

Severn Trent's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time

4.97 M2.47 M30.2 k4.97 MGigajoules (GJ)2020202120222023202490%84%78%75%72%16%22%25%28%
  • Renewable Energy Consumed
  • Non-renewable Energy Consumed

Insights into Severn Trent's Energy Consumption & Production Mix

In 2024, Severn Trent disclosed detailed information on both the sources and generation technologies of its consumed and produced energy This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Severn Trent's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.

Severn Trent's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies

Biogas(38.4%)Electricity(Unspecified Source)(37.0%)Other Gaseous Fuel(11.6%)

What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Severn Trent's energy consumption?

In 2024, Severn Trent's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from

  • Biogas (38.4%)
  • Electricity (Unspecified Source) (36.95%)
  • Other Gaseous Fuel (11.58%)

How diverse is Severn Trent’s energy consumption mix?

In 2024, Severn Trent consumed energy from 7 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a well-diversified energy mix without excessive reliance on a single input.

What are the main sources or generation technologies used by Severn Trent to produce energy?

In 2024, Severn Trent's energy production came primarily from

  • Biogas (49.35%)
  • Biomethane (28.23%)
  • Hydropower, Solar Energy and Wind Energy (18.53%)

How diverse is Severn Trent’s energy production mix?

In 2024, Severn Trent produced energy using 5 different sources or generation technologies. While moderately diverse, the production mix shows a partial dependence on Biogas (49.35%).

Severn Trent's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies

Biogas(49.4%)Biomethane(28.2%)Hydropower, SolarEnergy and WindEnergy(18.5%)

Insights into Severn Trent's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency

In 2024, Severn Trent reported total energy inflows of 9.67 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 3.84 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 5.83 million Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 60.25%, reflecting a 26.06% percentage point increase from the previous year (2023) and a 352.65% percentage point decrease since 2020.

Although Severn Trent's production share has remained steady in the most recent year, it has declined compared to earlier periods. This suggests a long-term trend toward reduced self-production, possibly reflecting changing investment priorities or greater reliance on external supply networks.

Severn Trent's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time

2020202120222023202402.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MGigajoules (GJ)64%62%61%60%60%36%38%39%40%40%
  • Total Energy Produced
  • Total Energy Purchased
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