PG&E Corp
PG&E's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, PG&E 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).
PG&E has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into PG&E's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PG&E amounted to 4,020,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PG&E increased by 19.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
PG&E's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PG&E's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of PG&E were 3,730,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has PG&E reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PG&E's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), PG&E's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are PG&E's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, PG&E reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 290,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has PG&E reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PG&E's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have increased by 81.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), PG&E's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 262.5% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does PG&E use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, PG&E reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
PG&E's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into PG&E's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, PG&E reported 39,360,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of PG&E includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
PG&E's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PG&E's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, PG&E reported total Scope 3 emissions of 39,360,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has PG&E reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PG&E's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that PG&E 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PG&E disclose?
In 2023, PG&E reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of PG&E's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to PG&E's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 39,200,000 tCOâ‚‚e (99.64%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 140,000 tCOâ‚‚e (0.36%)
PG&E's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into PG&E's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, PG&E reported a total carbon footprint of 43,380,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.99% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to PG&E's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.6%.