Northwestern Energy
Northwestern Energy, a prominent utility company headquartered in the United States, has been a key player in the energy sector since its founding in 1923. With a strong operational presence in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, the company provides essential electric and natural gas services to millions of customers across these regions. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Northwestern Energy offers a range of products and services, including renewable energy initiatives and energy efficiency programmes. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as integrating advanced technologies to enhance service reliability and customer satisfaction. As a leader in the utility industry, Northwestern Energy is dedicated to fostering a cleaner energy future while maintaining a strong market position through innovative practices and community engagement.
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How does Northwestern Energy'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.
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Northwestern Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Northwestern Energy reported approximately 695,195,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. This marks a significant decrease from 2023, when the company recorded about 2,944,405,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 11,995,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. The trend shows a reduction in emissions over the years, with 2022 emissions at about 2,822,803,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 11,447,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2021 emissions at about 2,607,507,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 11,664,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these reductions, Northwestern Energy has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company does not disclose Scope 3 emissions, which could provide a more comprehensive view of its overall carbon footprint. Overall, Northwestern Energy's emissions data reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon impact, although further transparency regarding reduction strategies and targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,801,356,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,213,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Northwestern Energy 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.
