Sempra Sustainability Profile
Sempra Energy, a leading energy services holding company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and parts of South America. Founded in 1998, Sempra has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the development and operation of energy infrastructure, including natural gas and renewable energy projects. The company’s core services encompass the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. Sempra is recognised for its commitment to clean energy solutions, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Notable achievements include its extensive investments in renewable energy and its strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing energy efficiency. With a robust market presence, Sempra continues to shape the future of energy in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Sempra's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sempra reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 6,751,425,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 512,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 67,800,000,000 kg CO2e. In the US, Sempra's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4,783,192,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions reached about 495,123,000 kg CO2e. In Mexico, Scope 1 emissions were around 1,968,233,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16,517,000 kg CO2e. Sempra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has established interim targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from California and Mexico (non-LNG) operations by 50% compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Sempra plans to operate its existing LNG infrastructure at a GHG emissions intensity that is 20% lower than its 2020 baseline by 2030. These commitments reflect Sempra's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,500,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 226,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 56,400,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sempra's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sempra's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 20% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sempra'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.
Sempra 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.
