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Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd

Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd, commonly referred to as Victoria Power Networks, is a leading electricity distribution company headquartered in Australia. Established in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the energy sector, primarily serving the Victoria region and surrounding areas. Specialising in the distribution of electricity, Victoria Power Networks is committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Their core services include network management, maintenance, and customer support, all designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of power delivery. With a strong market position, Victoria Power Networks has been recognised for its innovative approaches to energy distribution and commitment to sustainability, making it a key player in Australia's energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd'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 Electricity Transmission 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

Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd's score of 4 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2017, Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 463,706,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects the indirect emissions associated with the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Currently, there are no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Victoria Power Networks, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability commitments. As the energy sector increasingly focuses on reducing carbon footprints, the absence of specific initiatives may impact their competitive positioning in a market that values environmental responsibility. Overall, while the company has substantial emissions, the lack of defined reduction strategies highlights an opportunity for Victoria Power Networks to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium 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. This request for Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Victoria Power Networks Pty Ltd 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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