Evergy, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and primarily serves customers across Kansas and Missouri. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Westar Energy and Great Plains Energy, Evergy has quickly established itself as a leader in providing reliable electricity and innovative energy solutions. The company focuses on delivering sustainable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes renewable energy sources, energy efficiency programmes, and advanced grid technologies. Evergy's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive utility industry. With a strong market position, Evergy has received recognition for its efforts in clean energy initiatives and customer service excellence, making it a trusted choice for millions of households and businesses.
How does Evergy'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.
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In 2024, Evergy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,958,294,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 23,429,233,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,409,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, Evergy has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 27,594,888,000 kg CO2e. Evergy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero CO2e emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2045. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. As of now, there are no disclosed Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focused approach on direct and indirect emissions from owned operations and purchased electricity. Overall, Evergy's emissions intensity for owned generation has shown variability, with figures such as 459.3 kg CO2e per MWh in 2024 and 512.8 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023. The company is actively working towards its net-zero goal, demonstrating progress in reducing its carbon emissions while maintaining operational efficiency.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 29,716,109,000 | 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 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Evergy 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.