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CenterPoint Energy Inc
CenterPoint Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, CenterPoint 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).
However, CenterPoint Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 CenterPoint Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCenterPoint Energy amounted to5,216,867metric 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 CenterPoint Energyincreased by 6.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
CenterPoint Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CenterPoint Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CenterPoint Energy were 5,170,862 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has CenterPoint Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CenterPoint Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2022), CenterPoint Energy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are CenterPoint Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46,005 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has CenterPoint Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2022), CenterPoint Energy's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 23.04% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does CenterPoint Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
CenterPoint Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into CenterPoint Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported 23,551,806 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of CenterPoint Energy includes a breakdown across 0of 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
CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,551,806 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has CenterPoint Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 22.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
Insights into CenterPoint Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,170,862 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,696 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 594.63 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
CenterPoint Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CenterPoint Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 594.63 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,153.56, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does CenterPoint Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
CenterPoint Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into CenterPoint Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, CenterPoint Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 28,768,673 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.09% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to CenterPoint Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.97%.a