Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a leading utility provider in the United States, is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1905, PG&E has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily serving Northern and Central California. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including electricity and natural gas distribution, as well as renewable energy solutions. With a commitment to sustainability, PG&E has made significant strides in integrating clean energy into its operations, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a greener economy. Notable achievements include extensive investments in infrastructure and safety measures, enhancing reliability for millions of customers. As a trusted energy provider, PG&E continues to innovate, focusing on customer service and environmental stewardship in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
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Pg And E's score of 30 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, PG&E Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,730,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 290,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 39,360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, which includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services. In 2022, PG&E's total emissions were about 38,750,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,290,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 80,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 38,750,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a notable reduction in total emissions from 2020, where they reported approximately 44,320,000,000 kg CO2e. PG&E has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although they have not set a net-zero target as of now. Their ongoing efforts are focused on reducing emissions across all scopes, particularly in Scope 3, which represents the majority of their carbon footprint. The company operates within the electric utilities sector and is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices.
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2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,180,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,440,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 23,480,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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