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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.

16

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Black Hills Corporation's score of 16 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Black Hills Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Black Hills Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,255,062,562 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 530,719,896 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,886,848,648 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 1,174,745,832 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions rose from approximately 623,439,674 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 3 emissions decreased marginally from 1,889,879,468 kg CO2e in 2022. Black Hills Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company operates within the energy sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of their ongoing emissions management efforts.

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202120222023
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Black Hills Corporation's primary industry is Natural gas and services related to natural gas extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Black Hills Corporation 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.

Black Hills Corporation 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
Reduction Actions

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