Ausgrid, officially known as Ausgrid Pty Limited, is a leading electricity distribution network operator headquartered in Australia. Established in 2011, the company serves a vast operational region, primarily covering Sydney, the Central Coast, and the Hunter regions. As a key player in the energy sector, Ausgrid focuses on delivering reliable electricity supply and innovative energy solutions to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and safety, offering core services that include electricity distribution, network management, and customer support. Ausgrid's unique approach to integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing grid resilience positions it as a market leader in the Australian energy landscape. With a strong emphasis on technological advancement and community engagement, Ausgrid continues to achieve notable milestones in the transition towards a cleaner energy future.
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In 2023, Ausgrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,036,524,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 11,113,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 656,412,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 368,999,000 kg CO2e. Over recent years, Ausgrid has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious near-term targets to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, Ausgrid aims for a long-term reduction of 97% in these emissions by 2045. In addition, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045, with 2021 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ausgrid's overarching goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2045. This commitment positions Ausgrid as a proactive player in the electric utilities sector, addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions.
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Add to project2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 23,047,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 898,646,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 115,750,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Ausgrid 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.