First Gen
First Gen Corporation, a leading player in the Philippine energy sector, is headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines. Established in 1998, the company has made significant strides in the renewable energy landscape, focusing on natural gas, geothermal, hydroelectric, and wind power generation. With a commitment to sustainability, First Gen operates major facilities across the country, contributing to the Philippines' energy security and environmental goals. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to energy solutions, particularly its pioneering role in the development of geothermal energy. First Gen's diverse portfolio positions it as a key contributor to the nation’s transition towards cleaner energy sources. Notable achievements include being a top provider of renewable energy in the Philippines, underscoring its market leadership and dedication to a sustainable future.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
First Gen's score of 12 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
First Gen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, First Gen, headquartered in the Philippines, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,383,478,980 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,966,796,290 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,595,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,408,087,670 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, First Gen has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 6,612,723,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,605,316,670 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,152,580 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,254,160 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. First Gen's emissions intensity has varied, with an overall emission intensity of approximately 320 kg CO2e per GWh in 2023. The company has not set specific science-based targets or climate pledges, which may limit its ability to effectively address climate change impacts. Overall, while First Gen has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies to align with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,494,600,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,390,200,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 47,400,000 | 0,000,000 | 000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
First Gen is not committed to any 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.
