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Northern Natural Gas

Northern Natural Gas Company, commonly referred to as Northern Natural Gas, is a prominent player in the natural gas industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1930, the company has established a strong presence across key operational regions, including the Midwest and Great Plains, providing essential services in natural gas transportation and storage. Specialising in the transportation of natural gas, Northern Natural Gas operates an extensive pipeline network that ensures reliable delivery to utilities and industrial customers. The company is recognised for its commitment to safety and efficiency, which has solidified its market position as a trusted provider in the energy sector. With a history marked by significant milestones, Northern Natural Gas continues to innovate and adapt, meeting the evolving needs of its customers while contributing to the energy landscape.

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Liquids 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Northern Natural Gas's score of 31 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northern Natural Gas's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Northern Natural Gas reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 1,575,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 7,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 1,572,127,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, particularly from purchased goods and services. As of 2023, specific emissions data has not been disclosed, indicating a potential gap in reporting or a shift in their emissions profile. However, the company has acknowledged a methane emissions intensity associated with natural gas transmission and storage of approximately 36.3 kg CO2e per Mscf, which reflects their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions. Currently, Northern Natural Gas has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, suggesting a need for enhanced commitments to address their carbon footprint. The absence of specific reduction initiatives highlights an opportunity for the company to align with industry standards and climate action frameworks.

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2022
Scope 1
3,101,000
Scope 2
7,200
Scope 3
1,572,127,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northern Natural Gas's primary industry is Natural Gas Liquids, 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 Northern Natural Gas is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Northern Natural Gas 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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