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Sempra

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sempra's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sempra's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sempra reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 68,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 512,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 67,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Sempra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in GHG emissions from its California utility and Mexico (non-LNG) operations by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In terms of specific initiatives, Sempra plans to reduce fugitive methane emissions from its natural gas transmission and distribution systems by 40% by 2030, based on a 2015 baseline. Furthermore, they aim to operate their existing LNG infrastructure at a GHG emissions intensity that is 20% lower than their 2020 baseline by 2030. These commitments position Sempra as a proactive player in the energy sector, addressing climate change through measurable targets and a clear reduction strategy.

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Scope 1
6,700,000,000
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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
308,000,000
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
58,900,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sempra's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sempra is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sempra 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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