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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
updated 5 months ago

AES Corporation

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AES Corporation, a leading global energy company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of the power industry since its founding in 1981. With a strong presence in regions such as North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, AES focuses on providing sustainable energy solutions through its diverse portfolio of renewable and conventional power generation assets. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to energy, offering services that include electricity generation, distribution, and energy storage. AES Corporation stands out for its commitment to sustainability, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. With numerous accolades for its operational excellence and a robust market position, AES continues to shape the future of energy, driving advancements in clean technology and infrastructure.

DitchCarbon Score

How does AES Corporation'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

AES Corporation's score of 23 is lower than 65% 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 Corporation's reported carbon emissions

AES Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. The company has not outlined any reduction targets or commitments through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. In the absence of specific emissions data or reduction initiatives, AES Corporation's climate commitments remain unclear. The company may be in the process of developing its sustainability strategies or reporting frameworks. As the global focus on climate action intensifies, AES Corporation will likely need to establish measurable targets and transparent reporting to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. AES Corporation's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Corporation is not participating in any 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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