Entergy Corp
Entergy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Entergy 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).
Entergy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Entergy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Entergy amounted to 36,256,464 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Entergy increased by 1.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Entergy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Entergy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Entergy were 35,996,462 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Entergy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Entergy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), Entergy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Entergy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Entergy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 260,002 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Entergy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Entergy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 69.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
What methodology does Entergy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Entergy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Entergy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Entergy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Entergy reported 27,329,052 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 Entergy includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Entergy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Entergy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Entergy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,329,052 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.92% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.08% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Entergy disclose?
In 2023, Entergy reported emissions for 8 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 Entergy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Entergy's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,665,851 tCO₂e (31.71%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 8,642,630 tCO₂e (31.62%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 3,690,664 tCO₂e (13.5%)
Entergy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Entergy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Entergy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,996,462 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,147 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,963.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Entergy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Entergy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Entergy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,963.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,912.64 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Entergy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Entergy ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Entergy among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Entergy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Entergy reported a total carbon footprint of 63,585,516 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 78.66% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Entergy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 56.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 42.98%. a