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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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 for a carbon-free generation portfolio by 2050. This includes a plan to cease coal operations by 2035 and a target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% from major generating sources by 2035, as outlined in their Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). In 2023, Allete's emissions data was not disclosed, but their owned generation CO2e emissions intensity was reported at 483.0 kg CO2e per MWh. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 2,725,923,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 30,153,490 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 14,501,040 kg CO2e. Allete's long-term vision includes aligning operations with a net-zero future by 2040, supported by ongoing conservation efforts and the evaluation of emerging technologies. The company's climate initiatives are not cascaded from a parent organization, ensuring that their commitments and data are independently reported.
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| 2005 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,199,302,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
