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Tennessee Valley Authority

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned corporation, is headquartered in the United States and primarily serves the Tennessee Valley region. Established in 1933, TVA has played a pivotal role in the development of the area, focusing on energy production, flood control, and economic development. As a leader in the utility industry, TVA provides electricity to over 10 million people across Tennessee and parts of six surrounding states. TVA's core services include the generation of electricity from diverse sources such as hydroelectric, nuclear, and renewable energy, setting it apart with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Notable achievements include its role in modernising the energy landscape and contributing to regional economic growth. With a strong market position, TVA continues to be a vital force in promoting environmental stewardship and enhancing the quality of life for the communities it serves.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Tennessee Valley Authority's score of 4 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tennessee Valley Authority's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,375,939,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a decrease from 2022, when emissions were about 48,813,755,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown for 2022 includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 41,184,773,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 122,840,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 57,573,000 kg CO2e. TVA has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the organisation continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The emissions intensity for purchased generation was reported at 302 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023, reflecting TVA's ongoing efforts to manage its carbon footprint. Overall, TVA's emissions data highlights a significant commitment to reducing its carbon emissions, although specific reduction targets have not been established.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tennessee Valley Authority's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high 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 Tennessee Valley Authority is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tennessee Valley Authority 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
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