Pinnacle West Capital
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, commonly referred to as Pinnacle West, is a prominent energy holding company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1985, the company primarily operates in the electric utility sector, serving a vast customer base across Arizona and other key regions. Pinnacle West is best known for its subsidiary, Arizona Public Service (APS), which provides reliable electricity to millions of residents and businesses. The company is committed to sustainable energy solutions, focusing on renewable resources and innovative technologies that set it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Pinnacle West has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in clean energy initiatives and infrastructure development. Its dedication to customer service and environmental stewardship underscores its reputation as a leader in the energy sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Pinnacle West Capital'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Pinnacle West Capital's score of 25 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pinnacle West Capital's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Pinnacle West Capital, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,665,061,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 91,739,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2021, the emissions were approximately 11,329,468,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 112,162,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in emissions over the year. The company has also reported Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and fuel-related activities, but detailed figures for these categories were not provided for 2022. Pinnacle West Capital's carbon intensity from owned generation was reported at approximately 418.21 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023, reflecting their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions. However, the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments suggests that while the company is tracking its emissions, it may not yet have formalised ambitious climate pledges or science-based targets. Overall, Pinnacle West Capital is actively engaged in emissions reporting but lacks defined reduction initiatives at this time.
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| 2005 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,661,531,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
Pinnacle West Capital 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.
