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 19 is lower than 62% 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 reported carbon emissions of 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 consistently reported zero emissions for Scope 2 and Scope 3 categories, indicating a focus on direct emissions from their operations. Calpine's emissions intensity for 2023 was about 411 kg CO2e per MWh, a slight improvement from 413 kg CO2e per MWh in the previous two years. Despite these figures, Calpine has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, nor have they committed to any climate pledges. Overall, while Calpine's emissions have fluctuated, their lack of defined reduction strategies highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments.
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Add to project| 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
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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.
