Evergy Inc
Evergy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Evergy 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, Evergy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Evergy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Evergy amounted to 20,961,237 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 Evergy decreased by 10.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Evergy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Evergy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Evergy were 20,958,294 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Evergy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Evergy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2023), Evergy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Evergy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Evergy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,943 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Evergy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Evergy's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 13.67% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Evergy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Evergy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Evergy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Evergy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Evergy reported 7,511 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 Evergy includes a breakdown across 0 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
Evergy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Evergy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Evergy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,511 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Evergy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
Insights into Evergy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Evergy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,958,294 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,847 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3,584.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Evergy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Evergy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Evergy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3,584.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,153.56 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Evergy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Evergy ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Evergy among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Evergy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Evergy reported a total carbon footprint of 20,968,748 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.55% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Evergy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 99.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 0.04%. a