El Paso Electric Company Sustainability Profile
El Paso Electric Company, often referred to as EPE, is a prominent utility provider headquartered in the United States. Serving the regions of El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico, EPE operates within the electric utility industry, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Founded in 1901, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of renewable energy sources into its portfolio. EPE offers a range of core services, including residential and commercial electricity supply, energy efficiency programmes, and renewable energy options. What sets El Paso Electric apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to cleaner energy solutions. With a strong market presence, EPE continues to be recognised for its reliability and customer service excellence in the competitive energy sector.
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El Paso Electric Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, El Paso Electric Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,901,627,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 2,548,448,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion and approximately 4,268,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. This marks an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,485,414,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,841,067,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,901,627,000 kg CO2e. El Paso Electric has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 80% carbon-free energy target by 2035 and striving for 100% decarbonization by 2045. These targets reflect the company's long-term vision to revolutionise the energy sector and significantly reduce its carbon footprint. The emissions data is cascaded from El Paso Electric Company, which operates as a current subsidiary. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct emissions and energy-related activities. Overall, El Paso Electric is actively working towards substantial reductions in its carbon emissions while adhering to industry standards for climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,213,159,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,310,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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El Paso Electric Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
El Paso Electric Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
