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updated 3 days ago

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company, a leader in the nuclear energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1886, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and key milestones in the development of nuclear technology. Specialising in nuclear power plant design, construction, and services, Westinghouse is renowned for its advanced reactor technologies and fuel solutions, which are pivotal in promoting safe and sustainable energy production. The company’s AP1000® reactor design is particularly notable for its safety features and efficiency, setting a benchmark in the industry. With a strong market position, Westinghouse Electric Company continues to play a crucial role in the global energy landscape, contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy sources while maintaining a commitment to operational excellence and safety.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Westinghouse Electric Company's score of 34 is higher than 54% 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 Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Westinghouse Electric Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,386,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 50,940,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached around 115,326,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the 2022 emissions data indicated Scope 1 emissions of about 68,771,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 51,272,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of around 120,043,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. Westinghouse has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not made any climate pledges that are publicly available. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Westinghouse Electric Company LLC independently reports its emissions. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the nuclear energy sector, although specific reduction initiatives or commitments have not been detailed in the available information.

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Scope 2
52,935,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westinghouse Electric Company's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), 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. This request for Westinghouse Electric Company is in US, which has a low 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.

Westinghouse Electric Company 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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