CMS Energy Corp
CMS Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
However, CMS 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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 CMS Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CMS Energy amounted to 16,139,212 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CMS Energy decreased by 9.02%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CMS Energy were 16,083,829 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has CMS Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CMS Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), CMS Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are CMS Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, CMS Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 54,795 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 55,383 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has CMS Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), CMS Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.16% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does CMS Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, CMS Energy reported 22,695,080 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 2023 disclosure of CMS Energy includes a breakdown across 0 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. a
CMS Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, CMS Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,695,080 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has CMS Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that CMS Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), CMS Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CMS Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into CMS Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, CMS Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,083,829 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,462 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,155.43 tCO₂e 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 2023, CMS Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,155.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,153.56 , 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 2023, CMS Energy ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
CMS Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into CMS Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, CMS Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 38,834,292 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.59% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to CMS Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 41.42%. a