Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy, a leading energy provider in the United States, is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1983, the company has grown significantly, serving millions of customers across its major operational regions, including the Mid-Atlantic and Western United States. Specialising in electric and natural gas services, Dominion Energy is committed to delivering reliable energy solutions while prioritising sustainability and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including renewable energy sources, natural gas distribution, and electric generation. Notably, Dominion Energy has made significant strides in clean energy initiatives, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon future. With a strong market presence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Dominion Energy continues to achieve notable milestones in the energy sector.
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Dominion Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dominion Energy reported approximately 27,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. This marks a reduction from 30,276,750,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a positive trend in their carbon management efforts. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 55% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from its electric business by 2030, compared to 2005 levels. Furthermore, Dominion Energy is committed to reaching net zero carbon and methane emissions across all scopes by 2050. In 2022, the total emissions included 30,276,750,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 28,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by the use of sold products, which accounted for about 12,082,700,000 kg CO2e. Dominion Energy's long-term strategy includes a commitment to ensure that 100% of Virginia Power's electricity comes from zero-carbon generation by the end of 2045, aligning with state-level renewable energy and CO2 reduction targets. These initiatives reflect Dominion Energy's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.
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| 2000 | 2005 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,989,458,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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