Entergy

Entergy, a US-based company operating in the distribution and trade services of electricity industry, has set ambitious climate commitments. In 2024, the company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 70.5 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions, which amounted to about 43.1 billion kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 150 million kg CO2e, mainly from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 27.3 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and downstream leased assets.

In 2023, Entergy's total emissions were around 63.3 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 36 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 157 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 27.1 billion kg CO2e.

Entergy has a long-term commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes and business operations. As part of their near-term strategy, they aim for a 50% reduction in utility emission rate by 2030 compared to 2000 levels. Additionally, they have interim goals, such as achieving 50% carbon-free energy capacity by 2030. Entergy also previously had a voluntary target to maintain CO2 emissions from its power plants and controllable power purchases at 20% below 2000 levels through 2020. Furthermore, they have stated an aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. In alignment with broader climate action, Entergy is committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030 and its Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030.