American Electric Power (AEP), a leading player in the electricity sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across the Midwest and South. Founded in 1906, AEP has established itself as a key provider of electric utility services, focusing on generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
With a commitment to innovation, AEP offers a diverse range of energy solutions, including renewable energy initiatives and advanced grid technologies. The company is recognised for its efforts in sustainability and reliability, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to cleaner energy sources. AEP's notable achievements include significant investments in renewable energy projects, enhancing its market position as a trusted energy provider.
+36 vs industry average
Aep’s score of 51 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity from Other Sources is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aep's reported carbon emissions
AEP, headquartered in the US and operating within the Electricity nec industry, has outlined significant carbon emissions reduction targets. For the reporting year 2024, AEP reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 46.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 1.1 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 33.6 billion kg CO2e, primarily from fuel and energy-related activities. The total combined emissions for 2024 were approximately 81.4 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, AEP's Scope 1 emissions were around 43.4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions were about 40.3 billion kg CO2e. Their total combined emissions for 2023 amounted to approximately 84.9 billion kg CO2e.
AEP's climate commitments include ambitious reduction goals. They aim to achieve an 80% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels and aspire to reach net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045. Additionally, AEP is committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. They also aim to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. AEP has also set a goal to transform its generating capacity portfolio to be majority renewable by 2030.
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Aep’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2050
80% reduction in Scope 1
AEP set new carbon reduction goals for 2030 and 2050 (from a 2000 baseline). We are also confident that we will exceed our 80 percent target…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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