AGL Energy
AGL Energy Limited, commonly known as AGL, is a leading Australian energy company headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1837, AGL has evolved into a major player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on electricity generation, natural gas supply, and renewable energy solutions. The company operates extensively across Australia, with significant activities in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. AGL is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering a diverse range of products and services, including electricity plans, gas services, and innovative energy solutions tailored to residential and business customers. With a strong emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy, AGL has made notable strides in reducing carbon emissions and investing in solar and wind projects. As one of Australia's largest energy retailers, AGL continues to shape the future of energy in the region, maintaining a prominent market position and a reputation for reliability and innovation.
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AGL Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, AGL Energy reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 32,912,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 264,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (with a market-based total of 250,000,000 kg CO2e), and 25,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 33,200,000,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2023, AGL's global emissions included 34,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 442,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based total of 400,000,000 kg CO2e), and 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a total of approximately 35,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. AGL Energy has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company operates with a focus on transparency regarding its emissions data, which is sourced directly from AGL Energy Limited without any cascading from a parent organisation. The emissions intensity of AGL's operated and contracted generation was reported at 845 kg CO2e/MWh, while the emissions intensity of total revenue was approximately 0.00241 kg CO2e/USD in 2024. AGL Energy's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified.
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| 2013 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,236,411,020 | 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 | 309,616,110 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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