Evergy
Evergy, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and primarily serves customers across Kansas and Missouri. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Westar Energy and Great Plains Energy, Evergy has quickly established itself as a leader in providing reliable electricity and innovative energy solutions. The company focuses on delivering sustainable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes renewable energy sources, energy efficiency programmes, and advanced grid technologies. Evergy's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive utility industry. With a strong market position, Evergy has received recognition for its efforts in clean energy initiatives and customer service excellence, making it a trusted choice for millions of households and businesses.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Evergy'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
Evergy's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Evergy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Evergy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,429,233,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, alongside 3,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 8,659,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2021, when Scope 1 emissions were about 26,540,373,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in their direct emissions. Over the years, Evergy has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 27,594,888,000 kg CO2e, which shows a reduction in emissions in 2023. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets available. Evergy's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although further details on specific commitments or future goals would provide a clearer picture of its long-term strategy.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,716,109,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
Evergy 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.
