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Portland General Electric (PGE) is a prominent American company specialising in other business services within the energy sector. Headquartered in the United States, PGE primarily operates in Oregon, serving a diverse customer base across the region. Established in 1888, the company has a long-standing history of providing reliable electricity and innovative energy solutions.
PGE’s core offerings include electricity generation, distribution, and related services, with a focus on sustainable and renewable energy sources. Its commitment to clean energy initiatives and technological advancements has positioned it as a leader in the regional utility industry. Recognised for its reliability and forward-thinking approach, Portland General Electric continues to play a vital role in powering Oregon’s communities and supporting the transition to a greener future.
+15 vs industry average
Portland General Electric’s score of 51 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Portland General Electric reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6.53 billion kg CO2e in 2025. Their Scope 2 market-based emissions for the same year were about 40.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.71 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.41 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 39.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 2.06 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Portland General Electric reported Scope 1 emissions of around 6.84 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 40 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 2.29 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.14 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 6.06 billion kg CO2e. The company did not disclose Scope 3 emissions for 2022. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.86 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 49.96 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were roughly 2.16 billion kg CO2e.
For 2020, Portland General Electric reported total emissions of approximately 6.86 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were about 7.45 billion kg CO2e, and in 2018, they were approximately 6.49 billion kg CO2e. Specific scope breakdowns were not provided for these years.
In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.38 million kg CO2e (4.77 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1.61 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion), and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were about 8.52 million kg CO2e. For 2016, Scope 1 emissions were roughly 5.63 million kg CO2e (4.4 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1.23 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion), and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were about 7.93 million kg CO2e.
In 2015, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.96 million kg CO2e (4.51 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1.45 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion), with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at about 9.42 million kg CO2e. For 2014, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.11 million kg CO2e (3.66 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1.45 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion), and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were about 9.54 million kg CO2e. Lastly, in 2013, Scope 1 emissions were roughly 5.45 million kg CO2e (3.8 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1.65 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion), and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were about 7.65 million kg CO2e.
Portland General Electric is committed to climate action, evidenced by their signing of The Climate Pledge on 18th April 2021. This commitment signifies their pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement's 2050 target. No specific Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other document-based reduction targets are currently available. The emissions performance data and climate pledge information are directly reported by Portland General Electric Company.
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