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.
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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, 512,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 67,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Sempra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas 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 has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Notably, Sempra is also targeting a 40% reduction in fugitive emissions from its natural gas transmission and distribution systems by 2030, based on a 2015 baseline. Furthermore, they aim to operate their existing LNG infrastructure with a GHG emissions intensity that is 20% lower than their 2020 baseline by 2030. These commitments are part of Sempra's broader strategy to address climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its environmental impact while navigating the complexities of the energy sector.
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| 2007 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,906,143,000 | 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 | 535,359,000 | 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 | - | 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 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.
