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Hawaiian Electric Industries

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1891, HEI has established itself as a leader in providing sustainable energy solutions across the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. The company operates primarily in the electric utility industry, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. HEI is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, offering innovative services that include solar energy integration and energy efficiency programmes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Hawaiian Electric Industries has made significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing grid reliability. As a key contributor to Hawaii's clean energy goals, HEI continues to solidify its market position through strategic initiatives and community engagement, making it a vital force in the transition to a greener future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hawaiian Electric Industries'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.

47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Hawaiian Electric Industries's score of 47 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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Hawaiian Electric Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hawaiian Electric Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,418,695,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,229,711,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marks a notable increase from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4,109,983,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions were about 2,792,753,000 kg CO2e. The company has set significant climate commitments, including a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 16% below 2010 levels by 2020, as mandated by the State of Hawai‘i Act 234. Furthermore, Hawaiian Electric has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions from power generation by 2045 or sooner. The company is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for net zero across all scopes by 2050. These initiatives reflect Hawaiian Electric's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.

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4,098,096,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
3,872,166,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hawaiian Electric Industries's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low 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 Hawaiian Electric Industries is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hawaiian Electric Industries is participating in some 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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