Sempra Energy, a leading energy services holding company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and parts of South America. Founded in 1998, Sempra has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the development and operation of energy infrastructure, including natural gas and renewable energy projects. The company’s core services encompass the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. Sempra is recognised for its commitment to clean energy solutions, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Notable achievements include its extensive investments in renewable energy and its strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing energy efficiency. With a robust market presence, Sempra continues to shape the future of energy in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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In 2023, Sempra reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 512,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 67,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with a total of about 68,000,000 kg CO2e emitted from direct operations (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2). Over the years, Sempra has shown fluctuations in emissions, with a notable increase in total emissions from approximately 72,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 73,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Sempra's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of their total emissions, underscoring the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their sustainability strategy. The company continues to engage in industry-standard practices for emissions reporting, aligning with global climate action efforts.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 6,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 308,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 58,900,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sempra is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.