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 20 is higher than 92% 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 45,957,614,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses emissions from mobile combustion, stationary combustion, and fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 8,480,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Additionally, Entergy's Scope 3 emissions totalled around 17,889,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from capital goods, employee commute, and the use of sold products. Comparatively, in 2022, Entergy's total emissions were about 66,990,075,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. Entergy's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint, although specific strategies or commitments to achieve further reductions have not been disclosed. The company operates within the energy sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, making its emissions data and climate commitments particularly relevant in the context of global climate goals.
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Add to project2021 | 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 committed to some 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.