AGL Energy
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does AGL Energy'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
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Industry Benchmark
AGL Energy's score of 32 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
AGL Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AGL Energy reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 34,800,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 35,210,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in their operational activities. Over the years, AGL has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 42,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies to mitigate its carbon footprint. AGL's emissions intensity has varied, with the latest figures showing an emissions intensity of approximately 0.0025 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2023. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, highlighting the comprehensive nature of its reporting. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets, AGL Energy's ongoing emissions data underscores the challenges it faces in transitioning towards a more sustainable energy model, particularly in the context of Australia's broader climate commitments.
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Get Started| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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AGL Energy 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.
