Ameren Corp
Ameren's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Ameren 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).
Ameren has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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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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Market-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 |
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 Ameren's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ameren amounted to 19,968,011 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 Ameren decreased by 20.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Ameren's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ameren's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ameren were 19,883,180 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ameren reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ameren's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ameren's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Ameren's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ameren reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 84,831 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 84,831 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ameren reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ameren's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 13.68%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ameren's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ameren 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Ameren use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ameren reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Ameren's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ameren's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ameren reported 16,599,962 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 Ameren includes a breakdown across 8 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. a
Ameren's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ameren's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ameren reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,599,962 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 76.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ameren's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 22.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ameren disclose?
In 2023, Ameren reported emissions for 8 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 Ameren's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ameren's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 9,827,717 tCO₂e (59.2%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,930,473 tCO₂e (23.68%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,800,530 tCO₂e (10.85%)
Ameren's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ameren’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Ameren reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,883,180 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,500 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,651.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ameren's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ameren's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Ameren reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,651.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,153.56 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ameren rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Ameren ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Ameren among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Ameren's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ameren reported a total carbon footprint of 36,567,973 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Ameren's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 54.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 45.39%. a