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AGL Energy Ltd

Common Name
AGL Energy
Country
Australia
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Employees
3,735
Ticker
AGL
Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange
Description
AGL Energy Limited is a leading Australian multi-utilities company with a primary focus on energy generation, distribution, and retailing. Founded in 1837 and headquartered in Sydney, it operates acro...

AGL Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, AGL Energy 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).

However, AGL Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
32,900,000a
34,800,000a
39,513,000b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
250,000a
400,000a
N/A
Location-Based
260,000a
440,000a
540,000a
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
25,900,000a
25,000,000a
26,400,000a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
3,758.9801a
3,765.2958a
4,400.6547b
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a. AGL Energy's Annual Report 2024
b. AGL Energy's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into AGL Energy's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AGL Energy amounted to 33,160,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AGL Energy decreased by 5.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

AGL Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-1%-5%-2%-12%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AGL Energy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of AGL Energy were 32,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has AGL Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, AGL Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), AGL Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are AGL Energy's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, AGL Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 250,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 260,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has AGL Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), AGL Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 40.91% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does AGL Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, AGL Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

AGL Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into AGL Energy's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, AGL Energy reported 25,900,000 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 2024 disclosure of AGL Energy includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

AGL Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202407 M14 M21 M28 MtCO2e-5%+4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AGL Energy's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, AGL Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 25,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), AGL Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that AGL Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Insights into AGL Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, AGL Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,900,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,752 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3,758.98 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

AGL Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00050,0002,000,00050,000,0002,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CGN New Energy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,051,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,951Scope 1 Intensity: 8,226.07 tCO2e/$MGenesis EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,541,055 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,265Scope 1 Intensity: 1,121.77 tCO2e/$MCapital PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,431,328 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,625Scope 1 Intensity: 6,640.60 tCO2e/$MCentricaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,726,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,989Scope 1 Intensity: 69.08 tCO2e/$MJSW EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,522,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,375Scope 1 Intensity: 14,929.13 tCO2e/$MOPC EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,935,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 708Scope 1 Intensity: 2,735.72 tCO2e/$MPower Assets HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,256,096 tCO2eRevenue: $M 118Scope 1 Intensity: 52,868.44 tCO2e/$MHuaneng Power InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 377,073,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,795Scope 1 Intensity: 10,534.17 tCO2e/$MUniperYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,907,517 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71,661Scope 1 Intensity: 166.16 tCO2e/$MAdani Energy SolutionsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,340,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,782Scope 1 Intensity: 481.94 tCO2e/$MNRG EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,035,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1,778.73 tCO2e/$MVistraYear: 2024Scope 1: 86,194,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,224Scope 1 Intensity: 5,004.33 tCO2e/$MConstellation EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,403,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,568Scope 1 Intensity: 356.57 tCO2e/$MElectricity GeneratingYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,474,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,441Scope 1 Intensity: 10,041.81 tCO2e/$MAksa Enerji UretimYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,902,004 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,190Scope 1 Intensity: 5,798.01 tCO2e/$MISA Energia BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,941 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,290Scope 1 Intensity: 9.26 tCO2e/$MTransAltaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,497,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,978Scope 1 Intensity: 4,801.90 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Zheneng Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 151,762,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,058Scope 1 Intensity: 12,585.64 tCO2e/$MCR PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 146,391,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,557Scope 1 Intensity: 10,798.47 tCO2e/$MTata PowerYear: 2025Scope 1: 41,352,681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,506Scope 1 Intensity: 5,509.64 tCO2e/$MCGN PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,894Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MAdani PowerYear: 2025Scope 1: 172,847,665 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,570Scope 1 Intensity: 26,309.95 tCO2e/$MKyushu Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,127Scope 1 Intensity: 1,230.95 tCO2e/$MAGL EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,752Scope 1 Intensity: 3,758.98 tCO2e/$M

How does AGL Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, AGL Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3,758.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5,004.33, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does AGL Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, AGL Energy ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

AGL Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into AGL Energy's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, AGL Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 59,060,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.96% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to AGL Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 55.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 43.85%.a

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