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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Entergy's score of 26 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Entergy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,325,670,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions totalled around 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from capital goods and employee commuting. Comparatively, in 2022, Entergy's total emissions were about 66,990,075,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in 2023. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. Overall, Entergy's emissions profile reflects a substantial carbon footprint, with ongoing efforts needed to enhance their sustainability practices and meet future climate goals.
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Get Started2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 35,663,689,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 8,766,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 33,879,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Entergy 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.