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.
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 score of 15 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 2,822,803,000 kg CO2e, while 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 approximately 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. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Northwestern Energy operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction. The absence of documented reduction initiatives or SBTi targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations. Overall, Northwestern Energy's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints, highlighting the need for strategic initiatives to address climate commitments effectively.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 |
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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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.