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CMS Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, CMS 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).
CMS Energy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 CMS Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCMS Energy amounted to18,503,333metric 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 CMS Energyincreased by 14.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
CMS Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CMS Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CMS Energy were 18,450,920 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has CMS Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CMS Energy's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), CMS Energy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are CMS Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CMS Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,257 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 52,413 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has CMS Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), CMS Energy's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CMS Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does CMS Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CMS Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
CMS Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CMS Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CMS Energy reported 19,958,120 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.b
The 2024 disclosure of CMS Energy includes a breakdown across 6of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chainb
CMS Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CMS Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,958,120 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).b
Approximately 48.37%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 51.63%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.b
Has CMS Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 12.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.bc
Compared to the previous year (2023), CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CMS Energy disclose?
In 2024, CMS Energy reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.b
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:b
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 10,304,268 tCOâ‚‚e(51.63%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,943,786 tCOâ‚‚e(34.79%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,351,416 tCOâ‚‚e(11.78%)
CMS Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CMS Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CMS Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,450,920 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,515 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,455.21 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
CMS Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CMS Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CMS Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,455.21 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,141.58, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does CMS Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CMS Energy ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places CMS Energy among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into CMS Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CMS Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 38,461,453 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.11% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to CMS Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 51.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 47.97%.ab