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Aes

The AES Corporation, commonly referred to as AES, is a leading global energy company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, AES has established a strong presence in various regions, including Latin America, Asia, and the Caribbean, focusing on the generation and distribution of electricity. With a commitment to sustainable energy solutions, AES offers a diverse portfolio of services, including renewable energy generation, energy storage, and utility-scale projects. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to integrating clean technologies, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to a low-carbon future. Notable achievements include significant investments in renewable energy and a robust market position, making AES a trusted name in the energy sector. Through its dedication to operational excellence and sustainability, AES continues to shape the future of energy worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aes'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.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Electricity industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Aes's score of 40 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aes's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AES reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 33,901,488,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 472,668,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, AES plans to decrease its carbon intensity by 70% from 2016 levels by 2030, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise. AES has also committed to achieving net zero emissions from electricity by 2040, with interim targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 18% per MWh generated by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. The company has already achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 emissions since 2012 through various initiatives, including the conversion of coal units to gas and improved portfolio management. AES's headquarters is located in the United States, and it continues to focus on transitioning to low-carbon and carbon-free energy sources.

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Scope 1
75,169,843,000
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aes's primary industry is Electricity by petroleum and other oil derivatives, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Aes is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aes 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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