Atmos Energy Corp
Atmos Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Atmos Energy 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).
Atmos Energy 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 |
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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 Atmos Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atmos Energy amounted to 761,731.5 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atmos Energy decreased by 2.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Atmos Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Atmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Atmos Energy were 156,162.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Atmos Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Atmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 44.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Atmos Energy's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Atmos Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Atmos Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Atmos Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 605,569.2 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Atmos Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Atmos Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 14.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Atmos Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Atmos Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Atmos Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Atmos Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Atmos Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Atmos Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Atmos Energy reported 20,128,511 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 Atmos Energy 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.
Atmos Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Atmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Atmos Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 20,128,511 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Atmos Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Atmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Atmos Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Atmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Atmos Energy disclose?
In 2023, Atmos Energy 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 Atmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Atmos Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 20,128,511 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Atmos Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Atmos Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Atmos Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 20,890,242.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.9% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Atmos Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.9%.