Ausgrid
Ausgrid, officially known as Ausgrid Pty Limited, is a leading electricity distribution network operator headquartered in Australia. Established in 2011, the company serves a vast operational region, primarily covering Sydney, the Central Coast, and the Hunter regions. As a key player in the energy sector, Ausgrid focuses on delivering reliable electricity supply and innovative energy solutions to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and safety, offering core services that include electricity distribution, network management, and customer support. Ausgrid's unique approach to integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing grid resilience positions it as a market leader in the Australian energy landscape. With a strong emphasis on technological advancement and community engagement, Ausgrid continues to achieve notable milestones in the transition towards a cleaner energy future.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ausgrid'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
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.
Industry Benchmark
Ausgrid's score of 33 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ausgrid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ausgrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,036,524,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 11,113,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 656,412,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 368,999,000 kg CO2e. Over recent years, Ausgrid has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease from 1,036,524,000 kg CO2e in 2023 to 834,433,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Ausgrid has set ambitious climate targets, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2045. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, long-term goals include a 97% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045, with 2021 as the baseline for Scope 3. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ausgrid's commitment to addressing climate change and contributing to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,047,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 898,646,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 115,750,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ausgrid 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.
