- Water availability is a critical risk factor for operations.
- Cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure.
- Potential for public injury from contact with electrical infrastructure.
The AES Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018 reporting, The AES Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 51.9K thousand MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 51.9K thousand MT CO2e; Scope 2: 360 thousand MT CO2e (Location Based); Scope 3: 10.9K thousand MT CO2e. 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
51.9K thousand MT CO2e
2018
Water Usage
6.6K million cubic meters withdrawn
2018
Waste
8.9M metric tonnes CCPs generated
2018
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018)
| 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). | 51.9K thousand MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 360 thousand MT CO2e (Location Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.9K thousand MT CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 51.9K thousand MT CO2e |
| 2017 | 63.5K thousand MT CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 emissions stayed below the 2018 target. Actual Scope 1 emissions improved by 26 percent since 2015 due to emission reduction activities, conversion of coal units to gas, efficiencies, retirements and portfolio changes.
- SO2 emissions trended down due to new installation of emission controls at some facilities.
- IPL's Eagle Valley natural gas power plant significantly reduced its dependence on coal while delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy.
- AES Colombia reduced water consumption by 33 percent since 2013 through its Program for Efficient Use and Water Saving.
- 95% of CCPs were recycled/reused.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 50 percent from 2016 to 2022.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 70 percent from 2016 to 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Financial ExcellenceOperational ExcellenceEnvironmental PerformanceStakeholder EngagementOur People