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Allete

Allete, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, and operates primarily across the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and utility services. Allete is renowned for its commitment to clean energy, particularly through its subsidiary, Minnesota Power, which provides electricity to a diverse customer base in northern Minnesota. The company’s core offerings include electric and natural gas services, as well as renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar power. Allete's dedication to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the transition to a cleaner energy future. With a strong market presence and a history of strategic growth, Allete continues to achieve notable milestones in the energy industry, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking utility provider.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Allete's score of 23 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Allete's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Allete reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,826,880 kg CO2e, comprising 29,828,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,998,180 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from major generating sources by 2035, with a long-term goal of a 100% carbon-free generation portfolio by 2050. Additionally, Minnesota Power, a subsidiary of Allete, plans to cease coal operations by 2035, further supporting its net-zero vision. The company is actively working towards aligning its operations with a net-zero future by 2040, leveraging ongoing conservation efforts and emerging technologies.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Allete's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. This request for Allete is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Allete 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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