Our Annual Report 2025

SSE’s strategy is all about tackling climate change head-on, providing the practical solutions needed for a clean power energy system. Our Net Zero Transition Plan, 2030 Goals and accompanying science-based targets act as our pathway to decarbonisation.

SSE is aiming to reach net zero across scope and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. It is now one-third of the way towards its scope 1 carbon intensity reduction target and two-thirds- of the way towards its absolute scope 1 and 2 reduction target.

SSE’s investment in renewables technology will help provide consumers with clean, secure, reliable and affordable energy in the long term. During 2024/25 we increased renewables output increased by 18% to 13.2TWh.

Helping our business and domestic customers navigate increased costs is also key – in Ireland SSE Airtricity worked hard to keep prices fair. SSEN Distribution also supports customers with energy efficiency advice and prioritises those with vulnerabilities.

Getting to net zero requires the rapid roll out of infrastructure and SSE’s investment in innovation is critical to clean energy transition. We aim to foster innovation and collaboration while creating lasting positive impacts in local communities.

SSE has its own group-wide Innovation Advisory Council (IAC) which empowers innovation across our business units and foregrounds our partnerships with academic institutions and with our supply partners.

Tackling climate change requires big changes in how society produces, transports and uses energy. SSE aims to create and share value by building a workforce for the future and supporting the wider economy, society and local communities.

During 2024/25, we worked closely with regional governments and communities to support a transition that leaves no one behind – including investing £16.3m in communities across the UK and Ireland to share the value of net zero.

SSE has a proud history of working in remote and precious landscapes and remains committed to minimising its impact on the environment where it operates. This means lowering carbon and other emissions as well as limiting water use and reducing waste.

For all UK and Ireland onshore large capital projects SSE has committed to delivering: no ‘net loss’ in biodiversity, no ‘net loss’ of native woodland, and ‘net gain’ in biodiversity. These will help SSE make a meaningful and positive difference to nature.