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Aes

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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

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43

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Aes's score of 43 is higher than 79% 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 17,030,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 71,000 kg CO2e from employee commutes, 317,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 9,963,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. AES has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in carbon intensity (measured in tonnes CO2/MWh) from 2016 levels by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 18% per MWh generated by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. AES is also committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from electricity sales by 2040, with a near-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The emissions data is sourced directly from The AES Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. AES's sustainability strategy aligns with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, focusing on transitioning to low-carbon and carbon-free energy sources.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
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
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