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AU
updated 22 days ago

Powercor Australia Limited Sustainability Profile

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Powercor Australia Limited, commonly referred to 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, ensuring reliable energy supply to over 800,000 customers. As a key player in the energy sector, Powercor focuses on the distribution of electricity, maintaining and upgrading infrastructure to enhance service reliability. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, implementing advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Powercor has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of smart grid technologies and a focus on renewable energy initiatives. This dedication to excellence and customer service solidifies Powercor's reputation as a trusted provider in the Australian energy landscape.

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How does Powercor Australia Limited'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.

21

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Powercor Australia Limited's score of 21 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20%

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Powercor Australia Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd

Powercor Australia Limited currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, Powercor Australia Limited is part of a broader corporate family that is engaged in climate initiatives. The emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd, which operates under the umbrella of Victoria Power Networks (Finance) Pty Ltd. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed. Powercor Australia Limited has not publicly committed to any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other significant climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy. In summary, while Powercor Australia Limited is linked to a larger corporate structure that may have climate commitments, it currently lacks specific emissions data and defined reduction targets. The company will need to enhance its transparency and commitment to climate action to align with industry standards and expectations.

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2024
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
188,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Powercor Australia Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Powercor Australia Limited's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Powercor Australia Limited's Location?

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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. This request for Powercor Australia Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Powercor Australia Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 37% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
37%
Capital Goods
37%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
21%
Business Travel
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Powercor Australia Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Powercor Australia Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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