Loy Yang B
Loy Yang B, officially known as Loy Yang B Power Station, is a prominent player in the Australian energy sector, headquartered in Victoria. Established in 1996, the company has made significant strides in the generation of electricity, primarily focusing on brown coal-fired power production. With a commitment to sustainability, Loy Yang B has implemented advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions, setting it apart in the industry. Operating mainly in the Latrobe Valley, Loy Yang B is recognised for its substantial contribution to the National Electricity Market (NEM). The power station boasts a generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts, positioning it as one of the largest power producers in Australia. Notable achievements include its role in supporting energy security and reliability, making Loy Yang B a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
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Loy Yang B's score of 9 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Loy Yang B's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Loy Yang B reported carbon emissions of approximately 9,810,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and 1,210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 10,056,839,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,196,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The emissions intensity for Australian power generation sent out was recorded at 1,210.0 t CO2e/MWh in 2023, compared to 1,196.0 t CO2e/MWh in 2022. In 2021, Loy Yang B's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions reaching approximately 9,700,780,000 kg CO2e, and no reported emissions for Scope 2 or Scope 3. Despite these figures, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Loy Yang B, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within the Australian energy sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its carbon footprint and the need for sustainable practices.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,700,780,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Loy Yang B 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.
