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Alliant Energy

Alliant Energy Corporation, commonly referred to as Alliant Energy, is a prominent utility company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1981, the company primarily serves customers in Wisconsin and Iowa, focusing on the delivery of electricity and natural gas. With a commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Alliant Energy has made significant strides in renewable energy, including wind and solar power initiatives. The company’s core services encompass electric and gas utility operations, with a unique emphasis on clean energy technologies that set it apart in the industry. Notable achievements include a strong market position as a leader in renewable energy adoption, contributing to its reputation for reliability and innovation. Alliant Energy continues to evolve, aiming to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy while ensuring customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

DitchCarbon Score

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Alliant Energy's score of 27 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alliant Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Alliant Energy reported carbon emissions of approximately 13,631,273,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 13,233,398,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded emissions of approximately 15,682,844,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 446,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The 2020 figures showed a reduction to about 12,590,445,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 364,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Alliant Energy has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions, primarily through its Scope 1 emissions, which are directly linked to its energy production processes. Overall, while Alliant Energy has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies may be necessary to align with broader climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alliant Energy's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low 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. Alliant Energy is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Alliant Energy is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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