Aes
The AES Corporation, commonly referred to as AES, is a leading global energy company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, AES has established a strong presence in various regions, including Latin America, Asia, and the Caribbean, focusing on the generation and distribution of electricity. With a commitment to sustainable energy solutions, AES offers a diverse portfolio of services, including renewable energy generation, energy storage, and utility-scale projects. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to integrating clean technologies, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to a low-carbon future. Notable achievements include significant investments in renewable energy and a robust market position, making AES a trusted name in the energy sector. Through its dedication to operational excellence and sustainability, AES continues to shape the future of energy worldwide.
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Aes's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AES reported total emissions of approximately 33,901,488,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 472,668,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10,763,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon intensity by 70% from 2016 levels by 2030, which applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, AES aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from electricity sales by 2040, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise. For the near term, AES has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 18% tCO2e per MWh generated by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. The company also plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has set a target to eliminate coal from its portfolio by the same year. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from AES. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, demonstrating a strong focus on transitioning to low-carbon and carbon-free energy sources.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 81,186,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 93,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Aes is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
