- Managing water usage in arid regions where facilities are located.
- Impacts of changing hydroclimate on hydroelectric projects.
- Maintaining grid resiliency and managing cybersecurity risks.
Puget Sound Energy
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Puget Sound Energy disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 7.3M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
12.1M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
11% (Wind) + 5% (Hydropower) = 16% in 2023
of total energy
Water Usage
13.3K thousand m3/year
2023
Waste
673.5K tons/year (Coal Combustion Products)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 7.3M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 13.3 million metric tons of CO2e (2020) |
| 2019 | 17.2 million metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions associated with power deliveries from 12,094,607 tCO2e in 2023 to 10,684,466 tCO2e in 2022.
- Implemented conservation measures at Goldendale Generating Station to reduce water consumption.
- Achieved 100% of electric load served by smart grid technology in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Beyond Net Zero Carbon
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse Gas EmissionsAir QualityWater ManagementCoal Ash ManagementEnergy AffordabilityWorkforce Health and SafetyEnd-Use Efficiency and DemandGrid ResiliencyIntegrity of Gas Delivery Infrastructure