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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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Pinnacle West Capital's score of 25 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pinnacle West Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Pinnacle West Capital 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 not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Historically, Pinnacle West has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 being reported consistently over the years. For instance, in 2021, the company emitted about 11,329,468,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 112,162,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company’s emissions intensity has varied, with a reported carbon intensity of approximately 323.86 kg CO2e per MWh in 2022. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Pinnacle West Capital continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, while specific reduction targets are absent, Pinnacle West Capital's emissions data indicates a focus on understanding and managing its carbon emissions within the context of its operations in the US.

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Scope 1
16,661,531,000
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
Scope 2
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pinnacle West Capital's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Pinnacle West Capital is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

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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