DTE Energy Co
DTE Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, DTE 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).
DTE Energy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into DTE Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DTE Energy amounted to 24,294,000 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 DTE Energy increased by 6.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.abc
DTE Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DTE Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DTE Energy were 24,216,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has DTE Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, DTE Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year (2023), DTE Energy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are DTE Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, DTE Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
What methodology does DTE Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, DTE Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
DTE Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into DTE Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, DTE Energy reported 11,053,700 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 DTE Energy includes a breakdown across 5 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
DTE Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DTE Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, DTE Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,053,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 39.58% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 60.42% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has DTE Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, DTE Energy's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 37.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year (2023), DTE Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ac
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DTE Energy disclose?
In 2024, DTE Energy reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of DTE Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to DTE Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,679,000 tCO₂e (60.42%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,927,000 tCO₂e (35.53%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 241,000 tCO₂e (2.18%)
DTE Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DTE Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DTE Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,216,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,457 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,943.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
DTE Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DTE Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, DTE Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,943.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,172.59, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does DTE Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DTE Energy ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
DTE Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into DTE Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, DTE Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 35,347,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.04% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.abc
The largest contributor to DTE Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 68.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 31.27%.a