Ameren Corp
Ameren's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, 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) | 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 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 Ameren's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ameren amounted to 25,050,356 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).
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ameren decreased by 11.5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Ameren's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ameren's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ameren were 24,969,134 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ameren reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ameren's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Ameren's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Ameren's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Ameren reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 81,222 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 81,222 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Ameren reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ameren's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ameren 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2021), 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.
What methodology does Ameren use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Ameren reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2022, Ameren reported 21,483,697 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 2022 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 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Ameren's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ameren's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Ameren reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,483,697 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 64.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Ameren's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ameren disclose?
In 2022, Ameren reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2022, the largest contributors to Ameren's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 11,475,694 tCOâ‚‚e (53.42%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,650,215 tCOâ‚‚e (35.61%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,216,235 tCOâ‚‚e (5.66%)
Ameren's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ameren's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Ameren reported a total carbon footprint of 46,534,053 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.27% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Ameren's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 53.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 46.17%.