Idaho Power Sustainability Profile
Idaho Power Company, a prominent utility provider in the United States, is headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Established in 1916, the company has grown to serve over 500,000 customers across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, making it a key player in the energy sector. Specialising in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, Idaho Power is known for its commitment to renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric and wind power. With a focus on sustainability, Idaho Power has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised for its energy efficiency programmes and innovative grid management solutions. The company’s dedication to providing reliable and affordable energy has solidified its position as a leader in the industry, earning accolades for its customer service and environmental stewardship.
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Industry Benchmark
Idaho Power's score of 39 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Idaho Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Idaho Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 5,530,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. For 2022, Idaho Power's emissions were approximately 4,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,570,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data shows a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022 to 2023, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable. Idaho Power's emissions intensity for electricity generation was reported at about 335.20 kg CO2e/MWh in 2023, down from approximately 424.11 kg CO2e/MWh in 2022. This reduction in emissions intensity reflects the company's ongoing efforts to improve its sustainability practices. Despite these figures, Idaho Power has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is a current subsidiary of IDACORP, Inc., which may influence its overall sustainability strategy and reporting practices. Overall, Idaho Power's emissions data and lack of formal reduction targets highlight the need for continued focus on climate commitments and emissions reduction strategies in the energy sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,026,432,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,979,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Idaho Power's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Idaho Power's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 50% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 27% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Idaho Power's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Idaho Power has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
