Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric (PGE), headquartered in the United States, is a leading utility provider primarily serving the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding regions. Founded in 1888, PGE has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering a range of renewable energy solutions, including wind and solar power. PGE's innovative approach to energy efficiency and customer service has positioned it as a trusted provider in the Pacific Northwest. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and environmental stewardship, Portland General Electric continues to achieve notable milestones in the transition to a cleaner energy future.
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Portland General Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Portland General Electric (PGE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,843,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from direct operations, 40,749,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity, and 2,292,474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. PGE has committed to climate action by signing the Amazon Climate Pledge in April 2021, demonstrating its dedication to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the company is actively engaged in initiatives aimed at decreasing its overall carbon footprint. PGE's emissions intensity for owned generation was reported at 420 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023, reflecting its ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce emissions in its electricity generation processes. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices in alignment with industry standards and climate commitments.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,795,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,647,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Portland General Electric is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
