ALLETE Inc
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 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)