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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Avangrid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avangrid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,636,499,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 185,746,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 8,890,579,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include 4,980,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 8,139,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, alongside 932,179,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 10,546,585,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,375,464,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 225,440,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,546,585,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. 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 disclose its emissions data across all three scopes, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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| 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 not participating in any 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.
