American Electric Power Company Inc
American Electric Power's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, American Electric Power 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).
However, American Electric Power has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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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 American Electric Power's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Electric Power amounted to 44,453,919 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Electric Power decreased by 13.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
American Electric Power's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Electric Power were 44,453,919 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has American Electric Power reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, American Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), American Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
Insights into American Electric Power’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, American Electric Power reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 44,453,919 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,982 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,341.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
American Electric Power's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does American Electric Power's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, American Electric Power reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,341.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,049.61 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does American Electric Power rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, American Electric Power ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
American Electric Power is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a