Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1891, HEI has established itself as a leader in providing sustainable energy solutions across the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. The company operates primarily in the electric utility industry, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. HEI is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, offering innovative services that include solar energy integration and energy efficiency programmes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Hawaiian Electric Industries has made significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing grid reliability. As a key contributor to Hawaii's clean energy goals, HEI continues to solidify its market position through strategic initiatives and community engagement, making it a vital force in the transition to a greener future.
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Hawaiian Electric Industries's score of 49 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hawaiian Electric Industries reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,418,695,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and about 2,229,711,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, where in 2022, they were approximately 5,119,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were about 3,690,345,000 kg CO2e. Hawaiian Electric has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 16% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2010 levels by 2020, as mandated by the State of Hawai‘i Act 234. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions from power generation by 2045 or sooner. This long-term target aligns with their broader strategy to address climate change and reduce their overall carbon footprint. The company is also engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These initiatives reflect Hawaiian Electric's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate impacts in the energy sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,098,096,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 3,872,166,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hawaiian Electric Industries 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.