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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

How does Portland General Electric'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.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

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.

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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 around 2,292,474,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's significant carbon footprint across its operations. PGE has made commitments to address climate change, having signed the Climate Pledge on April 19, 2021. This pledge signifies their dedication to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its overall emissions. Historically, PGE's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures from previous years including 6,843,029,000 kg CO2e in 2023, 7,443,128,000 kg CO2e in 2019, and 6,863,709,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing its carbon output. PGE's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to improving its environmental impact and aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
3,795,000
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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
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Portland General Electric's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Portland General Electric 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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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