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Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Electrical Machinery ManufacturingUnited States
Last verified 10 months agobrkenergy.com
Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), established in 1999 and headquartered in the US, is a prominent, diversified global energy company. Operating within the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, BHE is deeply committed to delivering a sustainable energy future through its extensive infrastructure.
The company's core operations encompass electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, alongside significant natural gas pipeline and storage businesses. Its integrated and diversified portfolio, spanning traditional utilities and extensive renewable energy assets, including solar, wind, and geothermal, distinguishes its market approach.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy stands as one of the largest investor-owned utility systems worldwide. This comprehensive focus underpins its vital role in continually enhancing energy infrastructure and service reliability for millions of customers.
14
DitchCarbon score
-17 vs industry average
Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s score of 14 is lower than 19% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.315
20182025
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
20202021202220232024
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy's reported carbon emissions
Berkshire Hathaway Energy's 2024 emissions were approximately 48.53 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 8.68 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 9.73 billion kg CO2e, including 1.05 billion kg CO2e from purchased electricity. This data is cascaded from Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company. For 2021, total emissions were roughly 9.63 billion kg CO2e. Looking further back, 2018 saw total emissions around 10.90 billion kg CO2e, while 2017's total emissions were approximately 66.88 billion kg CO2e. In 2005, the total emissions were about 78.69 billion kg CO2e.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy is working towards achieving net-zero operations for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, with a reported start year of 2023 for this target.
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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