In 2024, 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).
CenterPoint 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 2,750,952a | 5,170,862a | 4,853,990a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 88,503a | 46,026a | 37,389a | |
Total Scope 3 | 23,582,611a | 23,551,806a | 26,410,305a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 318.2867a | 594.6253a | 520.7585a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CenterPoint Energy amounted to 2,839,455 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CenterPoint Energy decreased by 45.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CenterPoint Energy were 2,750,952 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, CenterPoint Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 58.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), CenterPoint Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 46.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 88,503 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CenterPoint Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 92.29% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported 23,582,611 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 2024 disclosure of CenterPoint Energy includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,582,611 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Since 2019, CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CenterPoint Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2024, the largest contributors to CenterPoint Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,750,952 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,643 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 318.29 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 318.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,141.58, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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
In 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 26,422,066 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.16% decrease compared to 2023, 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 89.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.41%.a