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Electricity Distribution
US
updated 2 months ago

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS Sustainability Profile

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Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is a leading provider of natural gas services in the United States, with its headquarters located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1951, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Specialising in the distribution of natural gas, Piedmont Natural Gas is committed to delivering reliable and efficient energy solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to energy efficiency and customer service, setting it apart in the competitive energy sector. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Piedmont Natural Gas has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives, solidifying its position as a trusted energy provider in the market.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's score of 29 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Duke Energy Corporation

Piedmont Natural Gas, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc., and its climate commitments and performance data are cascaded from its parent organisation, Duke Energy Corporation. While Piedmont Natural Gas has not outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that it inherits climate-related commitments and performance metrics from Duke Energy Corporation. This includes participation in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Climate Action 100+ (CA100), which aim to enhance transparency and accountability in climate action. As a subsidiary, Piedmont Natural Gas aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by Duke Energy, which may include efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards cleaner energy sources. However, without specific emissions data or defined reduction targets, the company's individual climate commitments remain unclear.

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How Carbon Intensive is PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's primary industry is Electricity Distribution, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 3% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 4500000% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4500000%
Use of Sold Products
1360000%
Purchased Goods and Services
860000%
Waste Generated in Operations
5600%
Business Travel
1620%

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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