AES Corp
AES's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, AES completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
AES has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into AES's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AES amounted to 33,873,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AES decreased by 16.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
AES's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AES's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of AES were 33,401,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has AES reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, AES's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), AES's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are AES's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, AES reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 472,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 472,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has AES reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, AES's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 50.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), AES's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that AES 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does AES use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, AES reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
AES's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into AES's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, AES reported 2,450,410 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of AES includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
AES's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AES's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, AES reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,450,410 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has AES reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, AES's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 75.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), AES's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 21.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AES disclose?
In 2023, AES reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of AES's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to AES's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,438,430 tCO₂e (99.51%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 9,960 tCO₂e (0.41%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,570 tCO₂e (0.06%)
AES's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AES’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, AES reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,401,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,668 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,636.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
AES's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does AES's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, AES reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,636.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,503.83 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does AES rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, AES ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places AES among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into AES's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, AES reported a total carbon footprint of 36,323,410 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.55% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to AES's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 91.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 6.75%. a