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PG&E Corp

Common Name
PG&E
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
29,010
Ticker
PCG
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
PG&E Corporation is an energy holding company based in San Francisco, California, whose primary business is regulated electric and natural gas utility operations in Northern and Central California. It...

PG&E's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, PG&E completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, PG&E has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
N/A
3,730,000b
3,290,000b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
N/A
290,000b
80,000b
Location-Based
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
36,570,000a
39,360,000b
38,750,000b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
N/A
152.6936b
151.7528b
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a. PG&E's Corporate Sustainability Report 2025
b. PG&E's Sustainability Report 2024
c. PG&E's CSR Report 2021

Insights into PG&E's Operational Emissions

No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for PG&E in 2024.

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PG&E decreased by 100%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.b

Insights into PG&E's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, PG&E 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 PG&E includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 2 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

PG&E's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-10%+5%-1%+2%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are PG&E's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, PG&E reported total Scope 3 emissions of 36,570,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has PG&E reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, PG&E's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 11.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), PG&E's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that PG&E's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Insights into PG&E’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, PG&E reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,730,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 24,428 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 152.69 tCO₂e per millions USD.b

PG&E's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

10,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IdacorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.99 tCO2e/$MOGE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,040,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,674Scope 1 Intensity: 3,380.58 tCO2e/$MPinnacle West CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,975,406 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,125Scope 1 Intensity: 2,141.58 tCO2e/$MAvangridYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,636,499 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,309Scope 1 Intensity: 196.96 tCO2e/$MAlliant EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,121,958 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,981Scope 1 Intensity: 3,296.15 tCO2e/$MEvergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,958,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,847Scope 1 Intensity: 3,584.27 tCO2e/$MCMS EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,450,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,515Scope 1 Intensity: 2,455.21 tCO2e/$MPPLYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,663,140 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,462Scope 1 Intensity: 3,150.93 tCO2e/$MCenterPoint EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,170,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,696Scope 1 Intensity: 594.63 tCO2e/$MAmerenYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,883,180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,500Scope 1 Intensity: 2,651.09 tCO2e/$MWEC Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,060,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,600Scope 1 Intensity: 2,216.30 tCO2e/$MPSEGYear: 2024Scope 1: 581,556 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,290Scope 1 Intensity: 56.52 tCO2e/$MDominion EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,862,016 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,459Scope 1 Intensity: 2,203.61 tCO2e/$MAmerican Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,900,437 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,721Scope 1 Intensity: 2,378.16 tCO2e/$MDuke EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,147,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,357Scope 1 Intensity: 2,607.21 tCO2e/$MSouthernYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,253,082 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,724Scope 1 Intensity: 2,965.61 tCO2e/$MNextera EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,409,916 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,753Scope 1 Intensity: 1,753.72 tCO2e/$MFirstEnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,018,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,472Scope 1 Intensity: 1,040.58 tCO2e/$MEversource EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 153,699 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,901Scope 1 Intensity: 12.92 tCO2e/$MEdison InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,599Scope 1 Intensity: 62.50 tCO2e/$MDTE EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,216,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,457Scope 1 Intensity: 1,943.97 tCO2e/$MConsolidated EdisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,587,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,256Scope 1 Intensity: 169.57 tCO2e/$MExelonYear: 2024Scope 1: 434,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,028Scope 1 Intensity: 18.85 tCO2e/$MXcel EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,660,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,441Scope 1 Intensity: 2,429.88 tCO2e/$MEntergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,184,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,880Scope 1 Intensity: 3,635.18 tCO2e/$MPG&EYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,730,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,428Scope 1 Intensity: 152.69 tCO2e/$M

How does PG&E's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, PG&E reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 152.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,216.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.b

Where does PG&E rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, PG&E ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).b

This places PG&E among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.b

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