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Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of the renowned Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a leading player in the energy sector, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1999, the company has grown significantly, primarily operating in the United States and parts of Canada. It focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas, with a commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Berkshire Hathaway Energy is known for its diverse portfolio, which includes renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in clean energy infrastructure, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy. With a strong emphasis on reliability and innovation, Berkshire Hathaway Energy continues to enhance its market position while contributing to a sustainable future.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Berkshire Hathaway Energy's score of 26 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Berkshire Hathaway Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Berkshire Hathaway Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,630,756,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a significant reduction from 2005, when emissions were about 10,792,100,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, nor have they set formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For 2022, while specific emissions data is not available, the company reported a total owned generation CO2e emissions intensity of approximately 447 kg CO2e per MWh. This indicates ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially reduce emissions intensity in their electricity generation. Berkshire Hathaway Energy's climate commitments and reduction initiatives remain unspecified, highlighting a need for clearer targets and transparency in their sustainability efforts. The company operates within a global context where energy providers are increasingly held accountable for their carbon footprints and are expected to adopt more aggressive climate strategies.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Berkshire Hathaway Energy's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Berkshire Hathaway Energy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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