Ameren
Ameren Corporation, commonly referred to as Ameren, is a leading energy company headquartered in the United States, specifically in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1902, Ameren has established itself as a key player in the utility industry, providing electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers across Illinois and Missouri. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Ameren focuses on delivering reliable energy solutions while investing in renewable resources and modern infrastructure. The company’s core services include electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, and energy efficiency programmes, setting it apart through its dedication to customer service and environmental stewardship. Recognised for its efforts in clean energy initiatives, Ameren has achieved significant milestones in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing grid resilience, solidifying its position as a trusted energy provider in the region.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ameren's score of 32 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ameren's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Ameren reported carbon emissions of approximately 24,969,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 81,222,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 21,483,697,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from their value chain. Comparatively, in 2021, Ameren's emissions were about 28,229,889,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 74,981,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 18,827,969,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a reduction in Scope 1 emissions by approximately 3,260,000,000 kg CO2e and a decrease in Scope 3 emissions by about 1,344,000,000 kg CO2e from 2021 to 2022. Ameren has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions data demonstrate a commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing climate change. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with a reported total owned generation CO2 emissions intensity of 613.0 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023. Overall, Ameren's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to managing carbon emissions, although further details on specific reduction strategies would enhance understanding of their climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2005 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 38,419,673,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ameren is committed to some 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.
