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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Eversource'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Eversource's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Eversource's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Eversource reported total carbon emissions of approximately 558,920,000 kg CO2e, which includes 158,122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 400,798,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses various categories such as the use of sold products and upstream transportation. Eversource has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although it has not set a net-zero target. The company is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term reduction targets, indicating an ongoing effort to address its emissions. However, some previous commitments have been removed or expired, reflecting a dynamic approach to its climate strategy. Over recent years, Eversource has made strides in reducing its emissions, with a notable decrease from approximately 2,273,321,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the latest figure in 2023. This reduction highlights the company's efforts in improving operational efficiency and transitioning towards more sustainable energy practices within the electric utilities sector.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Eversource is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
