Black Hills Corporation
Black Hills Corporation, a prominent energy company headquartered in the United States, has been a key player in the utility sector since its founding in 1883. With a strong presence in the Rocky Mountain and Midwestern regions, the company operates primarily in the electric and natural gas industries, providing essential services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Black Hills Corporation offers a diverse range of products, including electricity generation, natural gas distribution, and renewable energy initiatives. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to cleaner energy sources. With a focus on reliability and customer service, Black Hills Corporation continues to enhance its market position, making it a trusted name in the energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Black Hills Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Extraction 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.
Industry Benchmark
Black Hills Corporation's score of 16 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Black Hills Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Black Hills Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,255,062,562 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,255,062,562 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 530,719,896 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,886,848,648 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing about 429,653,706 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 1,174,745,832 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,174,745,832 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 623,439,674 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,889,879,468 kg CO2e, including about 531,745,712 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In 2021, Black Hills Corporation's emissions were approximately 1,213,890,038 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 521,114,528 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 1,820,986,598 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 435,132,496 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Black Hills Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction strategies highlights the need for further transparency in their climate action plans.
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Get Started| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,213,890,038 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 521,114,528 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,820,986,598 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Black Hills Corporation 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.
