Pse
PSE, or Puget Sound Energy, is a leading utility company headquartered in the United States, specifically in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 1997, PSE has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily serving the Pacific Northwest region. The company focuses on providing electricity and natural gas services, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. PSE is recognised for its diverse energy portfolio, which includes renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, setting it apart in the competitive utility market. With a strong emphasis on customer service and community engagement, PSE has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in clean energy initiatives. As a trusted provider, PSE continues to enhance its market position while striving for a greener future.
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Pse's score of 38 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Pse's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PSE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 863,107 kg CO2e, comprising about 698,786 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 164,322 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, PSE has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Comparatively, in 2022, PSE's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,258,499,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 219,938,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 9,770,657,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2023. PSE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions for customer end use by 2045. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net zero carbon from its transportation fleet by 2030 and aims to be carbon neutral in its operations (covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by 2050 at the latest. These commitments reflect PSE's dedication to reducing its operational emissions and align with its Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP). The emissions data for 2022 and earlier years has been cascaded from its parent company, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., which is a current subsidiary. This cascading relationship highlights PSE's integration within a larger corporate family focused on sustainability and climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,809,552,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000.00 |
| Scope 2 | 229,949,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000.00 |
| Scope 3 | 8,692,966,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Pse is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
