Dte Energy

DTE Energy, a US-based company in the Computer and related services industry (72), reported approximately 22.36 billion kg CO2e of total emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling about 737 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions at approximately 25.49 billion kg CO2e.

Looking at historical data, in 2023, DTE Energy's total emissions were approximately 20.86 billion kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 24.49 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were reported at roughly 770 million kg CO2e, alongside 188 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 fuel and energy-related activities. Earlier data from 2019 indicates total emissions of around 30.06 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 30.71 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 location-based at about 1.72 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions including 12.26 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products.

DTE Energy has established several climate commitments:

• Net Zero by 2050: The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all scopes.
• Coal-Fired Unit Closures: DTE Energy is pursuing an ambitious carbon reduction agenda that includes plans for the closure of all remaining coal-fired units.
• Specific Reduction Targets:
  • A reduction of more than 80% in carbon emissions by 2050.
  • An 80% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040, with a commitment to retire its last coal plant.
  • An 85% reduction in the carbon emissions of electricity delivered to DTE Electric customers by 2035.
  • A 90% reduction in the carbon emissions of electricity delivered to DTE Electric customers by 2040.
  • An interim target of a 45% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.
  • An accelerated plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2028, two years earlier than originally planned, with a particular focus on ceasing coal use at Belle River Power Plant.
  • For DTE Gas, there is a commitment to a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 from internal gas operations and gas suppliers.
  • DTE Gas also aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from its operations by 2040.
  • A 35% reduction in carbon emissions from the combustion of natural gas by DTE Gas customers by 2040.

The provided data indicates that DTE Energy is not currently reporting Scope 3 emissions comprehensively, with missing data points for categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute in recent reporting years.