AES Corp

Common Name
AES
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Employees
9,100
Ticker
AES
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
AES Corporation is a leading global power company active in energy generation and utility services. Its core function is to provide sustainable energy solutions across diverse markets, operating a lar...

AES's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, AES has disclosed 1 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into AES ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced
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2030
*. This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries
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a. AES's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2024
a. AES's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2024

Insights into AES's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, AES has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions. a

Does AES have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, AES has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

AES's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 75% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced in 2016. a

As of 2023, AES is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 39.12% of the planned reduction. a

AES's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20162023203000000BaselineCurrent (-29%)Target 2030 (-75%)
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