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.
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Evergy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Evergy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,958,294,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 23,429,233,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,409,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, Evergy has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a significant target to achieve a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Evergy aims for net-zero CO2e emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2045. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action. The emissions intensity for owned generation was reported at approximately 459.3 kg CO2e per MWh in 2024, indicating ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce emissions in their operations. Overall, Evergy's climate commitments and reduction targets position the company as a proactive player in the energy sector's transition towards a more sustainable future.
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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 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
