Ausgrid Sustainability Profile
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
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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 31 is higher 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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Ausgrid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ausgrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,036,524,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,113,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 656,412,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 368,999,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 1,117,184,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 22,263,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 725,921,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 368,999,000 kg CO2e. Ausgrid has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, the company has committed to a long-term target of reducing these emissions by 97% by 2045. These targets are part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data for Ausgrid is cascaded from its parent company, Ausgrid Pty Ltd, which is responsible for the overall climate strategy and reporting. The company operates within the Electric Utilities and Independent Power Producers sector, focusing on sustainable practices to mitigate climate impact.
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| 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 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Ausgrid'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.
Ausgrid has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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