Eversource Sustainability Profile
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 2024, Eversource reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28.0 billion kg CO2e, comprising 153,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 409,721,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 27,454,481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive assessment of their carbon footprint across all scopes, with significant contributions from upstream activities, particularly fuel and energy-related activities, which accounted for about 16.8 billion kg CO2e. Eversource's emissions have shown fluctuations over recent years. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 27.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 157,455,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 401,137,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 29.4 billion kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in 2023. Eversource has made commitments to reduce its carbon emissions, although some near-term targets have been removed or expired. As of December 2022, the company had committed to certain near-term targets, but these commitments have since been classified as removed. The company has not set a net-zero target as of the latest updates. Eversource's emissions data is sourced directly from Eversource Energy, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company operates within the Electric Utilities and Independent Power Producers sector, focusing on reducing its environmental impact while maintaining energy production and distribution.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,273,321,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Eversource's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Eversource's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Eversource's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Eversource has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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