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St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke

St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke, commonly referred to as SAK, is a prominent player in the Swiss energy sector, headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Founded in 1892, SAK has established itself as a key provider of electricity and renewable energy solutions across the St. Gallen and Appenzell regions. The company focuses on hydropower generation, alongside innovative energy services that promote sustainability and efficiency. SAK's commitment to renewable energy sets it apart, as it continually invests in modernising its infrastructure to meet evolving market demands. With a strong market position, SAK has achieved notable milestones in energy production and environmental stewardship, making it a trusted name in the industry. Its dedication to quality and sustainability ensures that SAK remains at the forefront of the energy transition in Switzerland.

DitchCarbon Score

How does St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke'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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

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Industry Benchmark

St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke's score of 27 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke's reported carbon emissions

St. Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG, headquartered in Switzerland, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data for the latest year. However, the company has set ambitious climate commitments to address its greenhouse gas emissions. The firm has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. St. Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with a target to reduce total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 95% from the 2021 levels by the same year. These targets have been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the global goal to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the electric utilities sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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St Gallisch Appenzellische Kraftwerke is committed to some 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.

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