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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Northwestern Energy's score of 5 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Northwestern Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Northwestern Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,832,803,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021, where emissions were about 2,607,507,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 8,929,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Northwestern Energy has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with the highest Scope 1 emissions recorded in 2018 at about 2,801,356,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The carbon intensity of their owned generation has varied, with a notable carbon intensity of 438.0 g CO2e/MWh reported in 2022. This suggests that while emissions have been significant, there may be opportunities for Northwestern Energy to enhance its sustainability efforts and set measurable reduction targets moving forward.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,801,356,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,213,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Northwestern Energy 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.
