AGL Energy
AGL Energy Limited, commonly known as AGL, is a leading Australian energy company headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1837, AGL has evolved into a major player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on electricity generation, natural gas supply, and renewable energy solutions. The company operates extensively across Australia, with significant activities in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. AGL is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering a diverse range of products and services, including electricity plans, gas services, and innovative energy solutions tailored to residential and business customers. With a strong emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy, AGL has made notable strides in reducing carbon emissions and investing in solar and wind projects. As one of Australia's largest energy retailers, AGL continues to shape the future of energy in the region, maintaining a prominent market position and a reputation for reliability and innovation.
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AGL Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, AGL Energy, headquartered in Australia, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 32,912,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 264,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 25,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In the previous year, 2023, AGL's emissions were recorded at about 34,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 442,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable. AGL Energy has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of 845 kg CO2e per MWh for operated and contracted generation in 2024. The company’s emissions intensity of total revenue was approximately 0.0024 kg CO2e per USD in 2024, reflecting its ongoing efforts to align financial performance with sustainability goals. AGL Energy's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting is evident through its detailed disclosures, although no specific reduction initiatives or targets have been outlined in the current data. Overall, AGL Energy's emissions data illustrates a significant carbon footprint, with ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially reduce emissions in the future.
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| 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 43,258,798,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 20,446,310,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,446,310,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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AGL 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.
