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AES Corporation

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.

18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

AES Corporation's score of 18 is lower than 100% 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 have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their carbon footprint, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is important to note that AES Corporation has made various climate commitments aimed at reducing their environmental impact. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company is likely to be engaged in industry-standard practices to address climate change, but without concrete data or commitments, a comprehensive overview of their climate strategy remains unclear. AES Corporation's approach to sustainability and climate action will be crucial as the energy sector increasingly focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources.

Industry emissions intensity

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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 low 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. AES Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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