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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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

Pse's score of 43 is higher than 89% 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 7,428,391,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 382,751,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10,863,150,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, PSE's Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities, amounting to about 4,560,023,000 kg CO2e. PSE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions from its transportation fleet by 2030 and for all electric supply and gas operations by the same year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving a 100% carbon-free electric supply by 2045. This aligns with their long-term goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions for customer end use by 2045. PSE's strategy includes a commitment to reduce operational emissions towards net zero, with a target of being carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest. This comprehensive approach demonstrates PSE's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all operational scopes.

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Scope 1
4,884,170,000
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Scope 2
229,949,000
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Scope 3
8,692,966,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pse's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. This request for Pse is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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