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Electricity Distribution
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updated 8 months ago

Ameren Illinois Company Sustainability Profile

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Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, is a leading utility provider headquartered in the United States. Serving over 1.2 million customers across central and southern Illinois, the company plays a vital role in the energy sector, focusing on electric and natural gas distribution. Founded in 1907, Ameren Illinois has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in renewable energy integration and infrastructure modernisation. The company offers a range of core services, including reliable electricity and natural gas delivery, energy efficiency programmes, and customer support initiatives. What sets Ameren Illinois apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the utility industry. With a strong market presence, Ameren Illinois continues to enhance its service offerings while prioritising customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Ameren Illinois Company's score of 27 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ameren Illinois Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ameren Corporation

Ameren Illinois Company currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While no specific reduction targets or achievements are listed for Ameren Illinois, it is important to note that emissions data and climate initiatives may be cascaded from its parent company, Ameren Corporation. This relationship suggests that Ameren Illinois may align its climate strategies with those of Ameren Corporation, which is actively engaged in sustainability efforts. As part of its broader corporate family, Ameren Corporation has been involved in various climate initiatives, including participation in the CDP and Climate Action 100+ initiatives. However, specific details regarding emissions reductions or targets for Ameren Illinois are not provided. In summary, while Ameren Illinois Company does not present specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that may influence its climate commitments through the practices and initiatives of Ameren Corporation.

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Scope 1
38,419,673,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ameren Illinois Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ameren Illinois Company's primary industry is Electricity Distribution, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ameren Illinois Company's Location?

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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 Ameren Illinois Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ameren Illinois Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ameren Illinois Company's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 23% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 45% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
59%
Use of Sold Products
24%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Ameren Illinois Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Ameren Illinois Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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