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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Aes's score of 37 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aes's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,901,488,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, alongside 472,668,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and additional emissions from Scope 3, including business travel (1,703,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (71,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (317,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (9,963,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 40,011,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 515,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions also reported. Aes has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or documented reduction initiatives. The absence of a climate pledge further highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the organisation. Overall, Aes's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, necessitating a strategic approach to reduce their environmental impact in alignment with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 82,330,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 87,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Aes is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
