General Electric Company, commonly known as GE, is a prominent American multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1892, GE has established itself as a leader in various sectors, including aviation, healthcare, power, and renewable energy. With significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has consistently driven innovation and technological advancement. GE is renowned for its cutting-edge products and services, such as jet engines, medical imaging equipment, and energy solutions, which are distinguished by their reliability and efficiency. Over the years, GE has achieved numerous milestones, including pioneering advancements in industrial technology and sustainable energy practices. As a key player in the global market, GE continues to shape industries and improve lives through its commitment to innovation and excellence.
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In 2022, General Electric (GE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,630,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 670,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 960,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reached a staggering 320,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant environmental footprint, with a total of 1,630,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. GE has made substantial commitments to reduce its carbon emissions. In February 2022, the company joined the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, pledging to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2032. This long-term target follows a near-term commitment to achieve carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, a goal set after successfully meeting previous emissions reduction targets ahead of schedule. Historically, GE has demonstrated progress in emissions reduction, achieving a 21% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from its operations between 2011 and 2019. The emissions data reported by GE is cascaded from its parent organization, General Electric Company, reflecting the broader corporate family's sustainability initiatives. Overall, GE's climate commitments and emissions data underscore its ongoing efforts to address climate change and reduce its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,290,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,510,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Ge 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.