Duke Energy Corporation, a leading energy company in the United States, is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1904, Duke Energy has evolved into a major player in the electric utility industry, serving millions of customers across the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest. The company focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, with a strong commitment to renewable energy sources and sustainability. Duke Energy's core services include electric power generation, natural gas distribution, and energy efficiency programmes, setting it apart with its innovative approach to clean energy solutions. Notably, the company has made significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and expanding its renewable energy portfolio. With a robust market position, Duke Energy is recognised for its reliability and commitment to customer service, making it a trusted name in the energy sector.
How does Duke 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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Duke Energy's score of 42 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Duke Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 413,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 6,800,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 4,300,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Duke Energy has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the company emitted about 77,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, which indicates a downward trend in emissions over the years. The company has also disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Duke Energy remains committed to addressing climate change and reducing its overall emissions. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which was reported at approximately 0.3538 pounds per net kWh in 2023. Duke Energy's ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and carbon reduction, aligning with global climate commitments.
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2005 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 139,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 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 | 427,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 28,728,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Duke 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.