Entergy Sustainability Profile
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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How does Entergy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Entergy's score of 46 is higher than 71% 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 approximately 150,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 32,082,300,000 kg CO2e, with significant 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 specific goals 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 previously committed to maintaining CO2 emissions from its power plants and controllable power purchases at 20% below year 2000 levels through 2020. These targets reflect Entergy's ongoing efforts to transform its generation portfolio and align with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data and reduction initiatives are sourced directly from Entergy Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent organisations.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Entergy's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 57% last year and decreased by approximately 24% since 2000, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 41% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 31% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Entergy's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Entergy has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
