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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Portland General Electric's score of 30 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Portland General Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Portland General Electric (PGE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,843,029,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 6,843,029,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 40,749,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2,292,474,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to tracking and managing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. PGE has signed the Climate Pledge, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This initiative aligns with their broader climate commitments, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company continues to focus on reducing its emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of approximately 420.0 kg CO2e per megawatt-hour of electricity generated. Historically, PGE's emissions have fluctuated, with significant emissions recorded in previous years, such as 6,489,850,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and 7,449,128,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions and enhancing its sustainability practices in the energy sector.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Portland General Electric is committed to some 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.
