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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Northwestern Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Northwestern Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,944,405,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 11,995,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 2,822,803,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 11,447,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Northwestern Energy has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 2,607,507,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 2,243,859,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Currently, Northwestern Energy has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of formal commitments may reflect an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for emissions reduction. Overall, while Northwestern Energy's emissions data shows significant figures, the absence of reduction targets suggests a need for a more robust climate commitment moving forward.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,753,140,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,671,000 | 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.
