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.
+10 vs industry average
Sempra’s score of 42 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Sempra's reported carbon emissions
Sempra's 2023 carbon emissions included approximately 6.75 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, around 512 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 67.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company's total emissions for 2023 were roughly 75.06 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, Sempra reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 7.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 489 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 66.6 billion kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 74.29 billion kg CO2e. For 2021, Sempra's Scope 1 emissions were around 6.6 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 330 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 66.2 billion kg CO2e, with a total of approximately 73.13 billion kg CO2e. In 2020, Sempra reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 151 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 65.3 billion kg CO2e, resulting in a total of about 72.15 billion kg CO2e. Sempra's climate commitments include a long-term goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2050. Additionally, Sempra aims to reduce its California and Mexico (non-LNG) operational GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Another target is to reduce the GHG emissions intensity of its existing LNG infrastructure by 20% by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline. For its electric utility customers in California, Sempra aims to deliver 100% renewable or zero-carbon energy by 2045. The company also has a target to reduce fugitive emissions from its natural gas transmission and distribution systems by 40% from a 2015 baseline.
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Sempra’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
By 2030, we aim to reduce our California utility and Mexico (non-LNG) GHG emissions by 50% compared to a 2019 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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