SSE PLC
SSE's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, SSE 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).
SSE has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SSE's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SSE amounted to 5,700,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SSE increased by 18.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
SSE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SSE's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of SSE were 5,220,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has SSE reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SSE's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 48.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), SSE's Scope 1 emissions increased by 20.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are SSE's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, SSE reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 480,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has SSE reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), SSE's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SSE 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does SSE use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, SSE reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
SSE's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into SSE's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, SSE reported 4,540,000 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 2025 disclosure of SSE includes a breakdown across 6 of 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
SSE's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SSE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, SSE reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,540,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 21.81% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 78.19% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has SSE reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SSE's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 10.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), SSE's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SSE 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SSE disclose?
In 2025, SSE reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of SSE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to SSE's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,950,000 tCO₂e (42.95%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,600,000 tCO₂e (35.24%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 860,000 tCO₂e (18.94%)
SSE's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SSE’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, SSE reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,220,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,109 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 398.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
SSE's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SSE's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, SSE reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 398.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 226.59 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does SSE rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, SSE ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
SSE is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into SSE's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, SSE reported a total carbon footprint of 10,240,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.46% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to SSE's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 50.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 44.34%. a