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 2023, Eversource reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,812,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 400,798,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 12,489,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes categories such as the use of sold products and fuel and energy-related activities. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 558,920,000 kg CO2e. Eversource's emissions data indicates a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 171,199,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 158,122,000 kg CO2e in 2023, and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 444,717,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 400,798,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, the company has not set any near-term or long-term reduction targets, as previous commitments have been removed or expired. Eversource is classified under the sector of Electric Utilities and Independent Power Producers and has made a commitment to sustainability, although it has not committed to a net-zero target. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives, but specific reduction targets are currently absent. Overall, Eversource's emissions profile reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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 60% 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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