Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in the northeastern and western regions. Founded in 2015, Avangrid is a subsidiary of the Spanish utility company Iberdrola and has quickly established itself as a leader in renewable energy and utility services. The company focuses on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices. Avangrid's unique portfolio includes wind and solar energy projects, positioning it as a key contributor to the transition towards a cleaner energy future. With a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, Avangrid has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the largest offshore wind farms in the US. This dedication to renewable energy solutions has solidified Avangrid's market position as a forward-thinking utility provider.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Avangrid's score of 21 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Avangrid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avangrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,890,579,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,636,499,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 185,746,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 8,890,579,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable increase in total emissions to approximately 19,303,123,000 kg CO2e in 2021, driven primarily by Scope 3 emissions. In contrast, emissions in 2022 were reported at about 10,546,585,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction. Despite these figures, Avangrid has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for clearer climate strategies within the organisation. Overall, Avangrid's emissions profile reflects the complexities of managing carbon outputs across various scopes, highlighting the importance of comprehensive climate commitments in the energy sector.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,117,597,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,118,734,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 994,421,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Avangrid is not committed to any 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.
