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Electricity Transmission
US
updated 9 hours ago

Great River Energy

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Great River Energy, headquartered in the United States, is a leading not-for-profit electric cooperative that has been serving its members since its founding in 1999. With a strong operational presence across the Midwest, the company focuses on providing reliable and affordable electricity to its member-owners, which include rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. Specialising in power generation and transmission, Great River Energy is committed to sustainable energy solutions, including renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. The company has made significant strides in reducing carbon emissions, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the energy sector. Notable achievements include its extensive investment in renewable energy projects, which underscores its dedication to environmental stewardship and community support.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Great River Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18

Industry Benchmark

Great River Energy's score of 15 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Great River Energy's reported carbon emissions

Great River Energy, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. Consequently, there are no reported Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions figures to analyse. In terms of climate commitments, Great River Energy has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they made any climate pledges. This lack of publicly available data suggests that the organisation may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy or reporting practices. As the energy sector increasingly focuses on sustainability and emissions reduction, Great River Energy's future commitments and actions will be crucial in aligning with industry standards and expectations. Without concrete data or targets, it remains unclear how the organisation plans to address its carbon footprint in the context of broader climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Great River Energy's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Great River Energy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Great River Energy is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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