Severn Trent PLC

Common Name

Severn Trent

Country

United Kingdom

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Utilities - Regulated Water

Employees

9,846

Ticker

SVT

Exchange

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

Website

www.severntrent.com

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... Show more

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Severn Trent's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2024, Severn Trent was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.

The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.

Severn Trent has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Severn Trent are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.

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Metric (tonnes)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover Portion of total company turnover generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover (5 activities)
2.1 WTR - Water supply 2.1 WTR - Water supply	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
2.3 WTR - Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) 2.3 WTR - Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems 5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.2 CCM/CCA - Renewal of water collection, treatment and supply systems 5.2 CCM/CCA - Renewal of water collection, treatment and supply systems	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment 5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

Metric (tonnes)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex Portion of total company OPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex (5 activities)
2.1 WTR - Water supply 2.1 WTR - Water supply	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
2.3 WTR - Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) 2.3 WTR - Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems 5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.2 CCM/CCA - Renewal of water collection, treatment and supply systems 5.2 CCM/CCA - Renewal of water collection, treatment and supply systems	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment 5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

Metric (tonnes)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex Portion of total company CAPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex (5 activities)
2.1 WTR - Water supply 2.1 WTR - Water supply	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
2.3 WTR - Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) 2.3 WTR - Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems 5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.2 CCM/CCA - Renewal of water collection, treatment and supply systems 5.2 CCM/CCA - Renewal of water collection, treatment and supply systems	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment 5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

Verified Sources Behind Severn Trent’s EU Taxonomy Data

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a. Severn Trent's Annual Report 2024

b. Severn Trent's EU Taxonomy Report 2023

Insights into Severn Trent's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Severn Trent reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of GBP 2.28 billion, representing 98% of its total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 1.72 billion of Severn Trent's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 74% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Severn Trent's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

Have Severn Trent's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 39.62%,highlighting Severn Trent's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Severn Trent's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that GBP 2.28 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 98% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 1.72 billion (74% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 24% of Severn Trent's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.^a

How much of Severn Trent's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that GBP 1.72 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 74% of its total turnover.^a

This strong alignment suggests that Severn Trent has strategically integrated environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition.

Severn Trent's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Severn Trent's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

How is Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 65%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 9%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much revenue does Severn Trent earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that GBP 1.52 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 65% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Severn Trentprimarily focuseson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.^a

Insights into Severn Trent's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Severn Trent reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of GBP 1.32 billion,representing 99% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 1.10 billion of Severn Trent's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 83% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Severn Trent's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

Have Severn Trent's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 33.87%,highlighting Severn Trent's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Severn Trent's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that GBP 1.32 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 99% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 1.10 billion (83% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 16% of Severn Trent's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of Severn Trent's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that GBP 1.10 billion of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 83% of its total capital investment.^a

This strong alignment suggests that Severn Trent is directing a significant portion of its capital investments toward environmentally sustainable assets or activities, reinforcing a strategic focus on long-term sustainability.

Severn Trent's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Severn Trent's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

How is Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 78%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 5%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much Severn Trent is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Severn Trent allocated GBP 1.04 billion of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 78% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Severn Trentis prioritizing climate-focused investments as a central part of its overall capital strategy.^a

Insights into Severn Trent's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Severn Trent reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of GBP 1.26 billion,representing 91% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, GBP 977.00 million of Severn Trent's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 71% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Severn Trent's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

Have Severn Trent's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 33.96%,highlighting Severn Trent's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Severn Trent's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that GBP 1.26 billion of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 91% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, GBP 977.00 million (71% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 20% of Severn Trent's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of Severn Trent's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that GBP 977.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 71% of its total operational expenditure.^a

This strong alignment suggests that Severn Trent is allocating a significant share of its operating budget to environmentally sustainable activities, signaling a strategic emphasis on day-to-day sustainability performance.

Severn Trent's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Severn Trent's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

How is Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Severn Trent reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 65%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 7%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much of Severn Trent's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Severn Trent allocated GBP 893.75 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 65% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Severn Trentis focusing a significant share of its operational spending on supporting climate action through its day-to-day activities.^a

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Severn Trent's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

Verified Sources Behind Severn Trent’s EU Taxonomy Data

Insights into Severn Trent's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

Severn Trent's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Have Severn Trent's revenues become more sustainable over time?

How much of Severn Trent's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Severn Trent's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Severn Trent's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Severn Trent's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much revenue does Severn Trent earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

Insights into Severn Trent's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

Severn Trent's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Have Severn Trent's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

How much of Severn Trent's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Severn Trent's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Severn Trent's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Severn Trent's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much Severn Trent is investing in climate-related solutions?

Insights into Severn Trent's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

Severn Trent's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Have Severn Trent's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

How much of Severn Trent's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Severn Trent's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Severn Trent's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Severn Trent's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Severn Trent's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much of Severn Trent's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

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