Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in the northeastern and western regions. Founded in 2015, Avangrid is a subsidiary of the Spanish utility company Iberdrola and has quickly established itself as a leader in renewable energy and utility services. The company focuses on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices. Avangrid's unique portfolio includes wind and solar energy projects, positioning it as a key contributor to the transition towards a cleaner energy future. With a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, Avangrid has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the largest offshore wind farms in the US. This dedication to renewable energy solutions has solidified Avangrid's market position as a forward-thinking utility provider.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Avangrid'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.
Avangrid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avangrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,890,579,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,636,499,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 185,746,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 8,890,579,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable increase in total emissions to approximately 19,303,123,000 kg CO2e in 2021, driven primarily by Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, total emissions decreased to about 10,546,585,000 kg CO2e, indicating a potential trend towards reduction. Despite these figures, Avangrid has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the context of the energy sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Overall, while Avangrid's emissions data reflects significant figures, the lack of defined reduction commitments suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,117,597,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,118,734,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 994,421,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Avangrid 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.
