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Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy, a leading utility provider in the United States, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, serving millions of customers across eight states, including Colorado, Texas, and Minnesota. Xcel Energy operates primarily in the electric and natural gas industries, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and innovative technologies. The company is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, boasting one of the largest wind energy portfolios in the nation. Xcel Energy's core services include electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, alongside natural gas services, all designed to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and customer satisfaction, Xcel Energy has received numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives and reliability, solidifying its position as a trusted energy provider in the market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Xcel Energy'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.

57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Xcel Energy's score of 57 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Xcel Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Xcel Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 36,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 310,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 23,320,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term goal is part of their strategy to maintain reliable service while keeping customer bills low. In the near term, Xcel Energy is targeting an 80% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, aligning their carbon emissions trajectory with science-based scenarios to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in their ongoing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources and reduce their overall carbon footprint.

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20222023
Scope 1
37,960,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
740,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
24,260,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xcel Energy's primary industry is Electricity nec, 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 Xcel Energy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Xcel Energy is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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