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.
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Industry Average
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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 Scope 1 emissions of about 11,113,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 656,412,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 368,999,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2022 were about 1,117,184,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. Ausgrid has set ambitious long-term targets to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, Ausgrid is committed to a remarkable 97% reduction in these emissions by 2045. These targets are part of their broader climate strategy, which includes a commitment to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data reported by Ausgrid is cascaded from its parent company, Ausgrid Pty Ltd, which maintains a corporate family relationship. This ensures that the emissions data and climate commitments are aligned with the overarching sustainability goals of the organisation.
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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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