PPL Corporation, a leading energy company headquartered in the United States, has been a significant player in the utility sector since its founding in 1920. With a strong presence in Pennsylvania, Texas, and the UK, PPL operates primarily in the electric and natural gas industries, providing reliable energy solutions to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering a range of services that include electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. PPL's unique approach to integrating renewable energy sources sets it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include its recognition for operational excellence and customer service, solidifying its position as a trusted energy provider. With a focus on delivering value and efficiency, PPL Corporation continues to shape the future of energy.
How does PPL Corporation'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.
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PPL Corporation's score of 31 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, PPL Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,088,137,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 25,085,753,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and approximately 21,258,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from business travel and employee commuting, accounted for about 10,870,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, PPL Corporation has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2010 to 2023, the company has achieved a significant reduction in total emissions, decreasing from approximately 62,577,296,000 kg CO2e in 2010 to the current figure. This represents a reduction of about 37,489,159,000 kg CO2e over the 13-year period. Despite these reductions, PPL Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reducing emissions, it may not have set specific goals for future reductions. Overall, PPL Corporation's emissions data reflects a positive trend towards lower carbon emissions, aligning with broader industry efforts to combat climate change.
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Add to project2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 60,736,086,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 89,732,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | -00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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PPL Corporation 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.