Pg And E
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Pg And E's score of 28 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pg And E's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PG&E Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 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 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. The company has set near-term reduction targets, although it has not committed to a net-zero goal. As of August 2022, PG&E is classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, indicating an active approach to reducing its carbon footprint. However, specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Historically, PG&E's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of approximately 44,320,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2020 and 24,853,790,000 kg CO2e in 2021, showcasing a significant reduction in emissions over the years. The company operates within the Electric Utilities and Independent Power Producers sector, which includes fossil, alternative, and nuclear energy sources. PG&E's ongoing climate commitments and emissions data reflect its efforts to address climate change while navigating the complexities of the energy sector in the United States.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Pg And E is committed to some 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.
