Dominion Energy, a leading energy provider in the United States, is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1983, the company has grown significantly, serving millions of customers across its major operational regions, including the Mid-Atlantic and Western United States. Specialising in electric and natural gas services, Dominion Energy is committed to delivering reliable energy solutions while prioritising sustainability and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including renewable energy sources, natural gas distribution, and electric generation. Notably, Dominion Energy has made significant strides in clean energy initiatives, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon future. With a strong market presence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Dominion Energy continues to achieve notable milestones in the energy sector.
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In 2023, Dominion Energy reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 29,523,724,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 444,018,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 13,456,396,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes purchased goods and services and fuel and energy-related activities. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Dominion Energy has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 carbon emissions from its electric business by 2030, compared to 2005 levels. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net zero carbon and methane emissions across all scopes by 2050. This includes a target to cut methane emissions from their natural gas infrastructure by 65% by 2030 and 80% by 2040, based on 2010 levels. As of 2023, Dominion Energy has successfully reduced its direct Scope 1 CO2 equivalent emissions by approximately 52% since 2005. The company is also implementing a Green Fleet initiative, which aims to convert 75% of passenger vehicles to electric power and half of work vehicles to cleaner alternatives by 2030. Overall, Dominion Energy's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning towards a sustainable energy future.
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2005 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 57,400,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Dominion Energy is participating in some 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.