Edison International
Edison International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Edison International 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).
Edison International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Edison International's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Edison International amounted to 2,100,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Edison International decreased by 22.22%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Edison International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Edison International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Edison International were 1,200,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Edison International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Edison International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 9.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Edison International's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 33.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Edison International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Edison International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 900,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 900,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Edison International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Edison International's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Edison International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Edison International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Edison International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Edison International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Edison International's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Edison International reported 7,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Edison International includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Edison International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Edison International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Edison International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Edison International reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Edison International's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 50%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Edison International's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Edison International disclose?
In 2023, Edison International reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Edison International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Edison International's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,800,000 tCOâ‚‚e (85.21%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 600,000 tCOâ‚‚e (7.52%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 500,000 tCOâ‚‚e (6.27%)
Edison International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Edison International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Edison International reported a total carbon footprint of 10,000,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.36% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Edison International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12%.