Eversource
Eversource Energy, a leading energy provider in the United States, is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 2015 through the merger of Northeast Utilities and NSTAR, Eversource serves millions of customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company operates primarily in the electric and natural gas sectors, focusing on delivering reliable energy solutions and innovative services. Eversource is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and customer service, offering a range of products including renewable energy options and energy efficiency programmes. With a strong market position, Eversource has received numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives and community engagement, solidifying its reputation as a trusted energy partner in the Northeast.
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Eversource's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Eversource reported total carbon emissions of approximately 558,920,000 kg CO2e, comprising 158,122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 400,798,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 9,050,700,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. Eversource has demonstrated a notable reduction in emissions over the years. For instance, total emissions decreased from about 2,273,321,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the latest figure in 2023, indicating a substantial reduction in their carbon footprint. The company has also committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although it has not set a net-zero target as of now. The company operates within the Electric Utilities and Independent Power Producers sector and has been actively working on initiatives to lower its emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 categories. Eversource's ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and climate responsibility, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 40,121,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Eversource 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.
