Pacific Gas and Electric Co
Pacific Gas and Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric 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).
Pacific Gas and Electric has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Pacific Gas and Electric's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pacific Gas and Electric amounted to 3,650,000 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pacific Gas and Electric decreased by 9.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pacific Gas and Electric were 3,410,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Pacific Gas and Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 240,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Pacific Gas and Electric reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 200%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 17.24% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Pacific Gas and Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Pacific Gas and Electric's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric reported 36,570,000 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 Pacific Gas and Electric includes a breakdown across 2 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
Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 36,570,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Pacific Gas and Electric reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Pacific Gas and Electric's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Pacific Gas and Electric's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pacific Gas and Electric disclose?
In 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 36,360,000 tCO₂e (99.45%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 200,000 tCO₂e (0.55%)
Pacific Gas and Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Pacific Gas and Electric's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 40,220,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Pacific Gas and Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.48%.a