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.
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Ausgrid's score of 31 is higher than 54% 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 climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and by 97% by 2045, using 2020 as the base year. These targets are part of their long-term strategy to achieve significant emissions reductions and align with global climate goals. Additionally, Ausgrid is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Ausgrid Pty Ltd, reflecting their corporate family relationship. This structured approach to emissions management underscores Ausgrid's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the electric utilities sector in Australia.
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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 is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
