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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.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Northwestern Energy's score of 15 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32%

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 and 11,995,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 2,822,803,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 2 emissions from approximately 11,447,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Northwestern Energy has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 2,944,405,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions have remained relatively stable. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it committed to any climate pledges. Despite the lack of formal reduction commitments, the company continues to monitor its emissions and report on its performance, indicating a level of transparency in its environmental impact. As the energy sector increasingly focuses on sustainability, Northwestern Energy's ongoing emissions data will be crucial for stakeholders assessing its climate commitments and performance.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,801,356,000
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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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Industry emissions intensity

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northwestern Energy's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Northwestern Energy is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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