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.
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.
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Evergy's score of 47 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Evergy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,644,649,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 7,511,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 23,429,233,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,409,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 8,659,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, the figures were approximately 27,594,888,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,350,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 9,345,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Evergy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero CO2e emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2045. This long-term target was established in 2023 and demonstrates the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company is currently on track to meet its two-year and five-year goals related to this target. Overall, Evergy's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards and expectations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Evergy is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
