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 and 400,798,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not committed to a net-zero target but is actively engaged in climate initiatives. Over the years, Eversource has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, total emissions decreased from about 2,273,321,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 558,920,000 kg CO2e in 2023, marking a substantial reduction. The company has also reported a commitment to near-term targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Eversource's emissions profile includes a focus on Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The company has removed previous near-term targets but continues to engage in sustainability efforts within the electric utilities sector in the United States. Overall, Eversource's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change while navigating the complexities of the energy 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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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.
