Allete Sustainability Profile
Allete, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, and operates primarily across the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and utility services. Allete is renowned for its commitment to clean energy, particularly through its subsidiary, Minnesota Power, which provides electricity to a diverse customer base in northern Minnesota. The company’s core offerings include electric and natural gas services, as well as renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar power. Allete's dedication to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the transition to a cleaner energy future. With a strong market presence and a history of strategic growth, Allete continues to achieve notable milestones in the energy industry, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking utility provider.
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Allete's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Allete reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,826,880 kg CO2e, comprising 29,828,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,998,180 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a carbon-free generation portfolio by 2050. This includes a plan to cease coal operations by 2035 and a target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% from major generating sources by 2035, as outlined in their Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). In 2022, Allete's total emissions were approximately 2,725,923,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 30,153,490 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 14,501,040 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for owned generation was reported at 1,390 kg CO2e per MWh. Allete's long-term strategy includes ongoing conservation efforts and the evaluation of emerging technologies to align operations with a net-zero future by 2040. The data reported is sourced directly from Allete, Inc., with no cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2005 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,199,302,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Allete's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Allete has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
