Duke Energy Corp
Duke Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Duke 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).
Duke 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 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Duke Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Duke Energy amounted to 73,214,900 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 Duke Energy decreased by 6.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Duke Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Duke Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Duke Energy were 72,801,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Duke Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Duke Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 24.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Duke Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Duke Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Duke Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 413,900 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Duke Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Duke Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Duke Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Duke Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Duke Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Duke Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Duke Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Duke Energy reported 33,636,100 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 Duke Energy includes a breakdown across 5 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
Duke Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Duke Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Duke Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 33,636,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 79.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Duke Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Duke Energy disclose?
In 2023, Duke 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 Duke Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Duke Energy's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 22,500,000 tCO₂e (66.89%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,800,000 tCO₂e (20.22%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,300,000 tCO₂e (12.78%)
Duke Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Duke Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Duke Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 72,801,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 29,060 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,505.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Duke Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Duke Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Duke Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,505.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,101.58 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Duke Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Duke Energy ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Duke Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Duke Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Duke Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 106,851,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.05% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Duke Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 68.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 31.48%. a