- Climate change impacts (increased storm severity, potential wildfires)
- Greenhouse gas regulation increasing electricity costs
- Reduced demand due to energy efficiency and low-carbon sources
- Maintaining reliability and affordability during clean energy transition
PPL Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, PPL Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 25.8M tCO2e/year (Net-zero goal-related). By scope: Scope 1: 12.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 592.2K 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
25.8M tCO2e/year (Net-zero goal-related)
2023
Water Usage
379.4K megaliters/year
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). | 12.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 592.2K 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 | 25.8M tCO2e/year (Net-zero goal-related) |
| 2022 | 27.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 26.7M metric tonnes of CO2e |
| 2020 | 26.7M metric tonnes of CO2e |
| 2019 | 27.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 29.9M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions nearly 59% from 2010 levels
- Received regulatory approval to retire 600 MW of aging coal generation and replace with cleaner energy mix in Kentucky
- Over 71.9% of coal combustion residuals beneficially used
- 92.01% of total water volume recycled and reused
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce building energy use by ~30% by 2030
- 100% electrification of light-duty vehicles by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- 70% greenhouse gas reduction by 2035
- 80% greenhouse gas reduction by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Clean energy transitionEnvironmental stewardshipSafetyCommunity supportCustomer experienceWorkforce diversity and inclusionGovernanceCybersecurity and grid protectionSupply chain managementAffordabilityReliability & Resiliency