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Bord Gais Energy

Bord Gáis Energy, a prominent player in the Irish energy sector, is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland (IE). Founded in 1976, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leading provider of gas and electricity services across the country. With a strong focus on residential and business energy solutions, Bord Gáis Energy offers a range of products, including competitive energy tariffs and innovative smart home technologies. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability, Bord Gáis Energy has made significant strides in promoting renewable energy sources. The company has garnered a solid market position, serving millions of customers and earning accolades for its customer service excellence. With a dedication to delivering reliable energy solutions, Bord Gáis Energy continues to shape the future of energy in Ireland.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bord Gais Energy'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Bord Gais Energy's score of 10 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bord Gais Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Bord Gais Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,617,822,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,608,871,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 1,076,446,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 2,703,917,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of about 3,263,872,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions from 2020 to 2021. Bord Gais Energy has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their sustainability reports. The company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its carbon footprint, which is essential for aligning with industry standards and addressing climate change effectively.

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201920202021
Scope 1
1,536,602,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
940,644,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,493,919,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bord Gais Energy's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, 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 Bord Gais Energy is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bord Gais 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
Reduction Actions

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