Consumers Energy Co
Consumers Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Consumers 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, Consumers Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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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 Consumers Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Consumers Energy amounted to 12,535,985 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 Consumers Energy decreased by 12.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Consumers Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Consumers Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Consumers Energy were 12,482,384 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Consumers Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Consumers Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Consumers Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Consumers Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Consumers Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52,960 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 53,601 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Consumers Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Consumers Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 10.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Consumers Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.06% 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 Consumers Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Consumers Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Consumers Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Consumers Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Consumers Energy reported 22,652,002 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 Consumers 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
Consumers Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Consumers Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Consumers Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,652,002 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Consumers Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Consumers Energy's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 34.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Consumers Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Consumers Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Consumers Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Consumers Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,482,384 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,166 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,741.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Consumers Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Consumers Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Consumers Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,741.89 tCO₂e 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 Consumers Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Consumers Energy ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Consumers Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Consumers Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Consumers Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 35,187,987 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.89% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Consumers Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 35.47%. a