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Pinnacle West Capital Corp
Pinnacle West Capital's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital 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).
Pinnacle West Capital has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Pinnacle West Capital's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPinnacle West Capital amounted to11,152,177.59metric 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 Pinnacle West Capitalincreased by 3.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pinnacle West Capital were 10,975,406.28 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Pinnacle West Capital reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 158,087.4 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 176,771.31 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Pinnacle West Capital reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 1,168.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pinnacle West Capital's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Pinnacle West Capital use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Pinnacle West Capital's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported 1,686.34 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Pinnacle West Capital includes a breakdown across 1of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 6 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,686.34 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Pinnacle West Capital reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 99.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 99.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pinnacle West Capital disclose?
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported emissions for 1 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 Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,686.34 tCOâ‚‚e(100%)
Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Pinnacle West Capital’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,975,406.28 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,125 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,141.58 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Pinnacle West Capital's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Pinnacle West Capital's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,141.58 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,048.76, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Pinnacle West Capital rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Pinnacle West Capital is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Pinnacle West Capital's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Pinnacle West Capital reported a total carbon footprint of 11,153,863.93 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.31% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Pinnacle West Capital's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 98.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.58%.a