Essential Energy
Essential Energy, headquartered in Australia, is a leading provider of electricity distribution services, primarily operating across New South Wales and parts of Queensland. Founded in 2011, the company has established itself as a vital player in the energy sector, focusing on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity to over 800,000 customers. With a commitment to innovation, Essential Energy offers a range of services including network management, maintenance, and customer support, all designed to enhance the efficiency of energy distribution. The company is recognised for its unique approach to integrating renewable energy solutions, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to a sustainable energy future. Essential Energy's dedication to community engagement and environmental stewardship further solidifies its reputation within the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Essential Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Essential Energy's score of 22 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Essential Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Essential Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 554,040,000 kg CO2e, comprising 25,919,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 528,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 135,310,000 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (85,921,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (3,419,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Essential Energy has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 557,516,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in 2023. The company has also shown a consistent decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 27,578,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 25,919,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Essential Energy. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon emissions management within the energy sector, focusing on improving its sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,921,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 623,378,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Essential Energy 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.
