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.
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Northwestern Energy's score of 15 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 from Scope 1 sources and about 11,995,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 2,822,803,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 2 emissions of about 11,447,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Northwestern Energy is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, while Northwestern Energy has not set formal reduction targets or climate pledges, its ongoing emissions reporting indicates an awareness of its carbon footprint and a potential pathway towards future climate commitments.
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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
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 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.
