Wec Energy

WEC Energy Group, based in the US and operating in the natural gas industry, has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. For the year 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 19,060,631,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 162,988,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,527,000,000 kg CO2e.

WEC Energy Group has set ambitious targets for emissions reduction. A key near-term goal is to reduce carbon emissions from its generation fleet by 60% below 2005 levels by the end of 2025, and by 80% by the end of 2030. Looking further ahead, the company aims for net carbon neutrality in its electric generation by 2050. Additionally, there is a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2030, which includes efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C, with the use of renewable natural gas expected to contribute to this goal. Some earlier reports also indicate a long-term goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% below 2005 levels by 2050, and a 2030 target of approximately 40% reduction below 2005 levels.