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AGL Energy Limited, commonly known as AGL, is a leading player in the distribution and trade services of electricity, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1837, AGL has evolved significantly, becoming one of the largest integrated energy companies in the country, with a strong presence across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia.
AGL's core offerings include electricity generation, retail services, and renewable energy solutions, distinguishing itself through a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has made notable strides in transitioning to cleaner energy sources, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the Australian energy market. With a rich history and a focus on customer-centric services, AGL continues to shape the future of energy in Australia.
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AGL Energy’s score of 29 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
AGL Energy, an Australian-based company in the distribution and trade services of electricity sector, reported its carbon emissions for 2024 as follows: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 32.91 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 250 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 25.30 billion kg CO2e. This data represents a decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2023, where Scope 1 was approximately 34.80 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 400 million kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2022, AGL Energy's Scope 1 emissions were around 39.51 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based emissions were about 540 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 26.50 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were about 40.21 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 location-based emissions were approximately 460 million kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were around 42.23 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 location-based emissions were about 510 million kg CO2e. In 2016, AGL Energy reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 43.26 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 526.29 million kg CO2e. The earliest available data from 2013 shows Scope 1 emissions of approximately 20.24 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 309.62 million kg CO2e.
AGL Energy has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives such as Science Based Targets (SBTi) or a Climate Pledge. However, the company has provided production emission factors, such as an operated greenhouse gas intensity (fossil fuel capacity only) of 1100 kg CO2e/MWh for 2024.
No climate goals have been disclosed for AGL Energy yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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