ALLETE Inc

Common Name

ALLETE

Country

United States

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Utilities - Diversified

Employees

1,564

Ticker

ALE

Exchange

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.

Website

www.allete.com

Description

Allete Inc. is a diversified energy company primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across several regions in the United States. The company serves both resi... Show more

ALLETE's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, ALLETE 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), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

ALLETE has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Scope 1 Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 2 Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
Unspecified Calculation Method Indirect emissions from purchased energy where the company did not specify a location-based or market-based accounting method.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 3 All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, outside of Scope 1 and 2. This includes both upstream and downstream activities.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Categories of Scope 3 (1 category)
Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3) Emissions related to the production of fuels and energy purchased by the company that are not included in Scope 1 or 2 (e.g. extraction, refining, transport).	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

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Insights into ALLETE's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ALLETE amounted to 4,288,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ALLETE decreased by 12.02%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

ALLETE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 1
Year-over-Year Change

What are ALLETE's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of ALLETE were 4,288,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Has ALLETE reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, ALLETE's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 253.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), ALLETE's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

Insights into ALLETE's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, ALLETE reported 2,209,760 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of ALLETE includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

ALLETE's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 3
Year-over-Year Change

What are ALLETE's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, ALLETE reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,209,760 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

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.

Compared to the previous year (2022), ALLETE's Scope 3 emissions increased by 22.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ALLETE disclose?

In 2023, ALLETE reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of ALLETE's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to ALLETE's Scope 3 emissions were:

Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,209,760 tCO₂e (100%)

ALLETE's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Insights into ALLETE's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, ALLETE reported a total carbon footprint of 6,497,760 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.79% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to ALLETE's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 65.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 34.01%.

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