Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Eversource 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).
Eversource Energy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Eversource Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Eversource Energy amounted to 563,320 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).ab
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Eversource Energy increased by 0.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Eversource Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Eversource Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Eversource Energy were 153,699 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Eversource Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Eversource Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Eversource Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Eversource Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 409,721 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 409,621 tCO₂e using the location-based method.b
Has Eversource Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Eversource Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Eversource Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Eversource Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.b
What methodology does Eversource Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.b
Eversource Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Eversource Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported 27,454,481 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 Eversource Energy includes a breakdown across 10 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
Eversource Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Eversource Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,454,481 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 64.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.12% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Eversource Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Eversource Energy's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 43.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Eversource Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Eversource Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Eversource Energy disclose?
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Eversource Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Eversource Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 16,762,467 tCO₂e (61.06%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 9,472,454 tCO₂e (34.5%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 506,852 tCO₂e (1.85%)
Eversource Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Eversource Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 153,699 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,901 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.92 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Eversource Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Eversource Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,042.77, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Eversource Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Eversource Energy ranked 1 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Eversource Energy among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Eversource Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Eversource Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 28,017,801 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.92% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Eversource Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.46%.ab