AGL Energy Limited, commonly known as AGL, is a leading Australian energy company headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1837, AGL has evolved into a major player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on electricity generation, natural gas supply, and renewable energy solutions. The company operates extensively across Australia, with significant activities in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. AGL is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering a diverse range of products and services, including electricity plans, gas services, and innovative energy solutions tailored to residential and business customers. With a strong emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy, AGL has made notable strides in reducing carbon emissions and investing in solar and wind projects. As one of Australia's largest energy retailers, AGL continues to shape the future of energy in the region, maintaining a prominent market position and a reputation for reliability and innovation.
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In 2024, AGL Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,912,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 264,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 25,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 34,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 442,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, with 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2023. AGL Energy has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The emissions intensity of total revenue for 2024 was approximately 0.0024 kg CO2e per USD, indicating a focus on improving efficiency alongside revenue growth. Overall, AGL Energy's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 1 and 3 emissions, while the company remains engaged in climate-related disclosures.
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2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 43,258,798,000 | 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 | 20,446,310,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 20,446,310,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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