Ge
General Electric Company, commonly known as GE, is a prominent American multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1892, GE has established itself as a leader in various sectors, including aviation, healthcare, power, and renewable energy. With significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has consistently driven innovation and technological advancement. GE is renowned for its cutting-edge products and services, such as jet engines, medical imaging equipment, and energy solutions, which are distinguished by their reliability and efficiency. Over the years, GE has achieved numerous milestones, including pioneering advancements in industrial technology and sustainable energy practices. As a key player in the global market, GE continues to shape industries and improve lives through its commitment to innovation and excellence.
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Ge's score of 48 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ge's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, General Electric (GE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,630,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 670,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 960,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 320,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products. This marked a reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 1,810,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 740,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,070,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 477,000,000,000 kg CO2e. GE has set ambitious climate commitments, including a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. This commitment was reinforced in February 2022 when GE joined the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, aiming for a reduction of at least 50% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions within ten years, targeting a reduction of approximately 50% by 2032. The company has a history of emissions reduction, having achieved a 21% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2019, compared to a 2011 baseline. This commitment to sustainability is further supported by data cascaded from its parent organization, General Electric Company, which oversees various initiatives including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and CDP reporting. Overall, GE's ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change through significant emissions reduction targets and initiatives.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,290,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,510,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Ge 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.
