- Potential impact of climate change on the utility sector.
- Cybersecurity risks.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Growing customer demand for energy-efficient and lower-emitting options.
- GHG emissions regulation and future legislation.
WEC Energy Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, WEC Energy Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.9M metric tons CO2 (2023); Target 7140000 metric tons CO2 by 2025; Target 0 by 2050. 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
18.9M metric tons CO2 (2023); Target 7140000 metric tons CO2 by 2025; Target 0 by 2050
2024
Renewable Energy
34% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.6K million gallons consumptive (2023); 800000 million gallons non-consumptive (2023)
2024
Waste
29 metric tons of hazardous waste (2023)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.9M metric tons CO2 (2023); Target 7140000 metric tons CO2 by 2025; Target 0 by 2050 |
| 2022 | 18.3M metric tons CO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 26.0 million metric tons of CO2e (2021, natural gas distribution) |
| 2020 | 19.6M metric tons CO2e (2020) |
| 2019 | 25.1K (1000 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 sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and mercury emissions by approximately 97% compared to 2000 levels.
- Added over 4,300 megawatts (MW) of solar, wind, and battery storage to the regulated utility fleet (planned for 2025-2029).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions from electric generation by 60% below 2005 levels by the end of 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions from electric generation by 80% below 2005 levels by the end of 2030.
- Achieve net-zero methane emissions from natural gas distribution systems by the end of 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net carbon neutral target for electric generation fleet by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocial ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityClimate Change