Evergy Inc

Common Name
Evergy
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
4,731
Ticker
EVRG
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Evergy Inc. is a public utility company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. Formed from the merger of Westar Energy and Great Plains Energy, Evergy serves customers across Kansas a...

Evergy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Evergy’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Evergy's Sustainability Report 2023
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b. Evergy's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2022
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c. Evergy's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2021
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Insights into Evergy's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Evergy amounted to 23,432,642 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 Evergy decreased by 11.72%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b c

Evergy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202307.5 M15 M22.5 M30 MtCO2e-11%-10%+11%-12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Evergy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Evergy were 23,429,233 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 21.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d

Compared to the previous year (2021), Evergy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a c

What are Evergy's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Evergy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,409 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

What methodology does Evergy use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Evergy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Evergy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Evergy's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Evergy reported 8,659 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 Evergy includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 2 in 2021, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Evergy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Evergy's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Evergy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,659 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Evergy's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a c

Insights into Evergy's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Evergy reported a total carbon footprint of 23,441,301 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.71% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b c

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

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