Northwestern Energy
Northwestern Energy, a prominent player in the electricity sector, is headquartered in the United States and primarily serves regions across Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its commitment to providing reliable energy solutions.
Specialising in electricity generation and distribution, Northwestern Energy offers a range of services that cater to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its focus on sustainable energy practices and innovative technologies sets it apart in the competitive landscape.
With a strong market position, Northwestern Energy is recognised for its dedication to customer service and community engagement, making it a trusted name in the electricity industry. The company continues to strive for excellence, ensuring a stable energy supply while embracing environmentally responsible practices.
-7 vs industry average
Northwestern Energy’s score of 9 is lower than 29% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Northwestern Energy?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Electricity from Other Sources is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Northwestern Energy's reported carbon emissions
Northwestern Energy, a company operating in the Electricity nec industry in the US, has set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
In terms of reported emissions:
- For the year 2024, Northwestern Energy reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 695,195,000 kg CO2e.
- In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 2,944,405,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11,995,000 kg CO2e.
- For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,822,803,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 11,447,000 kg CO2e.
- In 2021, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 2,607,507,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,664,000 kg CO2e.
- For 2020, Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 2,243,859,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,231,000 kg CO2e.
- In 2019, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,753,140,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,671,000 kg CO2e.
- For 2018, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,801,356,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 66,882,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 2,703,374,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions for that year were approximately 12,213,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity accounting for approximately 11,515,000 kg CO2e.
While the company has committed to reaching net-zero by 2050, specific interim reduction targets or achievements beyond this overarching goal are not detailed in the provided data. Scope 3 emissions data is not currently disclosed.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Northwestern Energy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisations
Northwestern Energy
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project