Powercor
Powercor Australia Pty Ltd, commonly known as Powercor, is a leading electricity distribution company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1995, Powercor operates primarily in Victoria, serving a vast network that spans urban and rural areas. The company is renowned for its commitment to delivering reliable electricity services, focusing on safety, sustainability, and innovation. Powercor's core offerings include the distribution of electricity to homes and businesses, along with maintenance and upgrade services for its extensive infrastructure. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in smart grid technology and renewable energy integration, positioning itself as a key player in the energy sector. With a strong market presence, Powercor is dedicated to enhancing customer experience and supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Powercor'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Powercor's score of 9 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Powercor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Powercor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 891,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 9,989,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 988,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,320,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Powercor has demonstrated a trend of reducing its Scope 1 emissions, which decreased from about 4,260,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 3,950,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and further to 3,320,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Powercor. The company continues to focus on its emissions management, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, respectively. As Powercor moves forward, its commitment to reducing carbon emissions will be crucial in addressing climate change and aligning with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,250,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 395,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Powercor 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.
