Entergy
Entergy Corporation, commonly referred to as Entergy, is a prominent energy company headquartered in the United States, specifically in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1913, Entergy operates primarily in the electric power industry, serving millions of customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing reliable electricity and natural gas services, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. Entergy's core offerings include generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, alongside a growing emphasis on renewable energy sources. With a strong market position, Entergy has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in clean energy initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Its dedication to innovation and customer service has solidified its reputation as a leader in the energy sector.
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Entergy's score of 40 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Entergy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Entergy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 70,527,074,000 kg CO2e, a significant increase from about 63,325,670,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 55,009,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 139,692,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 42,989,990,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were about 150,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 32,082,300,000 kg CO2e, with notable contributions from capital goods and fuel and energy-related activities. Entergy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in utility emission rates by 2030 compared to 2000 levels, with a target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This includes a commitment to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company has also pledged to maintain CO2 emissions from its power plants and controllable power purchases at 20% below year 2000 levels through 2020. These targets reflect Entergy's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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| 2000 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 45,957,614,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,480,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 39,224,240,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Entergy 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.
