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Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., a prominent utility provider in the United States, is headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. Established in 2018 through the merger of Westar Energy and Great Plains Energy, Evergy serves a substantial customer base across Kansas and Missouri, focusing on delivering reliable electricity and innovative energy solutions. As a leader in the energy sector, Evergy is committed to sustainability and has made significant strides in integrating renewable energy sources into its portfolio. The company offers a range of services, including energy efficiency programmes and smart grid technologies, which distinguish it in the competitive utility landscape. With a strong market position, Evergy has been recognised for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing customer engagement, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking energy provider.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.'s score of 22 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,334,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with an additional 7,338,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions related to employee commuting and business travel. The company did not disclose any Scope 1 emissions data for this period. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. in their climate commitments. This lack of defined goals may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing carbon footprints. The company’s revenue for the year was approximately $3.06 billion USD, indicating a need for strategic planning to align financial performance with environmental sustainability. Overall, while Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. has reported its emissions, the absence of reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and contribute more effectively to global climate goals.

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2022
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Scope 2
2,334,000
Scope 3
7,772,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.'s primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 Kansas Central, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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