Dominion Energy, a leading energy provider in the United States, is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1983, the company has grown significantly, serving millions of customers across its major operational regions, including the Mid-Atlantic and Western United States. Specialising in electric and natural gas services, Dominion Energy is committed to delivering reliable energy solutions while prioritising sustainability and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including renewable energy sources, natural gas distribution, and electric generation. Notably, Dominion Energy has made significant strides in clean energy initiatives, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon future. With a strong market presence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Dominion Energy continues to achieve notable milestones in the energy sector.
How does Dominion Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Dominion Energy's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Dominion Energy reported approximately 27,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Notably, Dominion Energy has set ambitious targets to achieve a 55% reduction in Scope 1 carbon emissions from its electric business by 2030, compared to 2005 levels. Furthermore, the company aims for net-zero carbon and methane emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and material categories of Scope 3 by 2050. In 2021, Dominion's emissions included about 27,020,195,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 40,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 25,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This comprehensive approach highlights the company's focus on addressing emissions across all scopes, particularly in its operational and supply chain activities. Dominion Energy's commitment to sustainability is underscored by its strategic initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning towards cleaner energy sources, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals.
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2000 | 2005 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 41,989,458,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Dominion Energy is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.