United Utilities Group PLC
United Utilities Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, United Utilities 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).
United Utilities Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Utilities Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Utilities Group amounted to 265,218.1 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 United Utilities Group decreased by 1.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
United Utilities Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Utilities Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Utilities Group were 124,340 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has United Utilities Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, United Utilities Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), United Utilities Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are United Utilities Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78.3 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 140,878.1 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has United Utilities Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, United Utilities Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 14.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), United Utilities Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that United Utilities Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does United Utilities Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
United Utilities Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into United Utilities Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported 435,326 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 United Utilities Group includes a breakdown across 7 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
United Utilities Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Utilities Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 435,326 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has United Utilities Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, United Utilities Group's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that United Utilities Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), United Utilities Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that United Utilities Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Utilities Group disclose?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported emissions for 7 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 United Utilities Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to United Utilities Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 239,757 tCO₂e (55.08%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 106,250 tCO₂e (24.41%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 54,203 tCO₂e (12.45%)
United Utilities Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Utilities Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 124,340 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,776 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 44.8 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
United Utilities Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does United Utilities Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 44.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 81.74, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does United Utilities Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, United Utilities Group ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
United Utilities Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into United Utilities Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported a total carbon footprint of 700,544.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.56% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to United Utilities Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 20.11%.a