Sempra Energy, a leading energy services holding company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and parts of South America. Founded in 1998, Sempra has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the development and operation of energy infrastructure, including natural gas and renewable energy projects. The company’s core services encompass the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. Sempra is recognised for its commitment to clean energy solutions, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Notable achievements include its extensive investments in renewable energy and its strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing energy efficiency. With a robust market presence, Sempra continues to shape the future of energy in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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In 2023, Sempra reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 68,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 512,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 67,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Sempra has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce fugitive methane emissions from natural gas transmission and distribution systems by 40% from a 2015 baseline by 2030. Additionally, they plan to operate their existing LNG infrastructure at a GHG emissions intensity that is 20% lower than their 2020 baseline by 2030. Furthermore, Sempra aims to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, with an interim target of reducing these emissions by 50% compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030. These initiatives demonstrate Sempra's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 6,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 308,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 58,900,000,000 | 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 |
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Sempra 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.