Entergy Corporation, commonly referred to as Entergy, is a prominent energy company headquartered in the United States, specifically in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1913, Entergy operates primarily in the electric power industry, serving millions of customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing reliable electricity and natural gas services, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. Entergy's core offerings include generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, alongside a growing emphasis on renewable energy sources. With a strong market position, Entergy has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in clean energy initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Its dedication to innovation and customer service has solidified its reputation as a leader in the energy sector.
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In 2024, Entergy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 70,527,074,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions, which totalled about 55,008,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 139,692,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 42,989,990,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were about 150,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 32,082,300,000 kg CO2e, encompassing various categories such as capital goods and employee commute. In 2023, Entergy's total emissions were approximately 63,325,670,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 35,841,844,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 157,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 36,906,640,000 kg CO2e. Entergy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in utility emission rates by 2030 compared to 2000 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, and aims to bring Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These targets reflect Entergy's commitment to transforming its generation portfolio and addressing climate change proactively. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are sourced from Entergy Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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2013 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 60,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 22,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 135,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Entergy is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.