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Ge

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ge'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.

52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wind Power industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ge's score of 52 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ge's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, General Electric (GE) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 113,528,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 139,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from upstream and downstream transportation and distribution. GE has made a substantial commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In February 2022, the company joined the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, pledging to cut its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2032. This initiative reflects GE's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company's emissions data from previous years shows a trend of significant emissions, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2018 totalling approximately 2,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a focus on reducing emissions over time, particularly in light of their recent commitments. GE's ongoing efforts to address climate change demonstrate a proactive approach to environmental responsibility within the industrial sector.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,290,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,510,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ge's primary industry is Electricity by wind, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ge is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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