Avista Sustainability Profile
Avista Corporation, commonly referred to as Avista, is a prominent energy company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Inland Northwest. Founded in 1889, Avista has established itself as a leader in the utility industry, providing essential electric and natural gas services to residential and commercial customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, offering innovative products such as renewable energy options and energy efficiency programmes. Avista's unique approach to integrating clean energy sources has positioned it as a forward-thinking player in the market. With a strong focus on customer service and community engagement, Avista continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted energy provider in the region.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Avista's score of 7 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Avista's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avista's total carbon emissions reached approximately 4,326,369,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 3,035,164,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 1,291,205,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 3,579,190,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,458,675,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 1,120,515,000 kg CO2e. Avista has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets from a parent organisation, nor does it have documented climate pledges. The absence of such commitments suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, Avista's emissions data reflects a substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, which are primarily derived from owned power generation. The company operates within the US and is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and emissions reduction.
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| 2005 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,371,430,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,934,783,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Avista'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.
Avista has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
