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.
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Pg And E's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, PG&E reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 50,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 40,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with 16,000,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. For 2023, PG&E's emissions were approximately 39,360,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, alongside 3,730,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 290,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, resulting in a total of about 40,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. PG&E has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2015 levels by 2030. This target aligns with California's broader goal of achieving a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Additionally, PG&E is committed to reaching a net-zero energy system by 2040, five years ahead of California's carbon neutrality goal. These initiatives reflect PG&E's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 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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