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Westinghouse Electric

Westinghouse Electric Company, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and significant milestones in nuclear power and energy solutions. With a strong presence in North America and global operations, Westinghouse is renowned for its expertise in nuclear technology, providing services that include reactor design, fuel manufacturing, and plant operations. The company’s core offerings, particularly in the nuclear energy domain, are distinguished by their commitment to safety, reliability, and sustainability. Westinghouse Electric has established itself as a leader in the industry, contributing to the advancement of clean energy solutions. Its notable achievements include the development of the AP1000® reactor, which exemplifies cutting-edge technology and efficiency. As a trusted partner in the energy landscape, Westinghouse continues to shape the future of power generation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Westinghouse Electric's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Nuclear Electricity industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Westinghouse Electric's score of 32 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Westinghouse Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Westinghouse Electric reported approximately 56,927,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, a decrease from about 65,476,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This indicates a positive trend in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the company has not disclosed any data for Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The reduction in Scope 2 emissions reflects Westinghouse's commitment to improving energy efficiency and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Despite the lack of detailed climate commitments or specific reduction targets, the company is actively working towards minimising its carbon footprint in the nuclear energy sector. Overall, while Westinghouse Electric has made strides in reducing its emissions, further transparency regarding its overall emissions profile and future climate commitments would enhance its sustainability narrative.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westinghouse Electric's primary industry is Electricity by nuclear, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Westinghouse Electric is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Westinghouse Electric is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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