United Utilities Group PLC
United Utilities Group's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, United Utilities Group has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 3 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into United Utilities Group ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2030 |
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Insights into United Utilities Group's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, United Utilities Group has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.
Does United Utilities Group have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, United Utilities Group has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.
United Utilities Group's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 138,961 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.
As of 2024, United Utilities Group is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 8.1% of the planned reduction.
United Utilities Group's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does United Utilities Group have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, United Utilities Group has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
United Utilities Group's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 297,753 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.
Instead of reducing value chain emissions, United Utilities Group has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2020 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.