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Westinghouse Electric

Westinghouse Electric Company, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and significant milestones in nuclear power and energy solutions. With a strong presence in North America and global operations, Westinghouse is renowned for its expertise in nuclear technology, providing services that include reactor design, fuel manufacturing, and plant operations. The company’s core offerings, particularly in the nuclear energy domain, are distinguished by their commitment to safety, reliability, and sustainability. Westinghouse Electric has established itself as a leader in the industry, contributing to the advancement of clean energy solutions. Its notable achievements include the development of the AP1000® reactor, which exemplifies cutting-edge technology and efficiency. As a trusted partner in the energy landscape, Westinghouse continues to shape the future of power generation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Westinghouse Electric'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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Nuclear Electricity 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

Westinghouse Electric's score of 34 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Westinghouse Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Westinghouse Electric reported total carbon emissions of approximately 335,800 kg CO2e. This figure includes 24,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 17,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 293,800 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with purchased goods and services contributing about 391,130,000 kg CO2e, and business travel accounting for approximately 32,116,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, Westinghouse has demonstrated a trend of decreasing emissions in Scope 1 and Scope 2. For instance, in 2022, the company reported 29,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 23,800 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a commitment to reducing its operational footprint. The total emissions for 2022 were significantly lower at approximately 80,600 kg CO2e compared to 2023. Despite these reductions, Westinghouse has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests that while the company is actively managing its emissions, it may not yet have established formalised targets for future reductions. Overall, Westinghouse Electric's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, while highlighting the need for further action in addressing Scope 3 emissions.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westinghouse Electric's primary industry is Electricity by nuclear, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Westinghouse Electric is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Westinghouse Electric is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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