Calpine
Calpine Corporation, a leading energy provider in the United States, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1984, Calpine has established itself as a prominent player in the power generation industry, focusing primarily on natural gas and geothermal energy. The company operates across several major regions, including California, Texas, and the Northeast, delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Calpine is renowned for its state-of-the-art power plants, which utilise advanced technologies to maximise efficiency and minimise environmental impact. With a commitment to clean energy, the company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest producers of renewable energy in the U.S. Calpine's market position is bolstered by its innovative approach and dedication to sustainability, making it a key contributor to the nation’s energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Calpine'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
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Industry Benchmark
Calpine's score of 20 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Calpine's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Calpine's carbon emissions totalled approximately 48,915,527,000 kg CO2e, representing their Scope 1 emissions. This marks an increase from 44,356,429,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 43,586,132,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus primarily on direct emissions from their operations. Calpine has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, which may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to address climate change. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Calpine is aware of its emissions, it has yet to formalise a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Calpine's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by energy companies in managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in a sector that is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,902,248,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Calpine 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.
