- Climate change impacts on operations and infrastructure
- Balancing carbon reduction with energy affordability and reliability
- Meeting stakeholder expectations on ESG performance
Tennessee Valley Authority
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-10 to 2021-09 reporting, Tennessee Valley Authority disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 45.6M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 40.4M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 142.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 68.5K 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
45.6M tCO2e/year
2020-10 to 2021-09
Renewable Energy
56%
of total energy
Waste
50.1 tons/year (hazardous)
2020-10 to 2021-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-10 to 2021-09)
| 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). | 40.4M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 142.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 68.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced mass carbon emitted from electric generation by 57% since 2005
- 56% carbon-free energy supply in 2021
- Operating and contracted solar capacity grew 77%
- Beneficially reused 59% of all CCRs produced in 2021
- Reduced SO2 emissions by 98.8% since 1977 and NOx emissions by 96.9% since 1995
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by ~80% by 2035
- Add 10,000 MW of solar by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change and ResilienceEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmental StewardshipSocial ResponsibilityGovernance and Transparency