Climate Change Data

Appalachian Power Company

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Renewable Energy
  • Carbon-free generation
  • Environmental Justice
  • Community Engagement
  • Small and Diverse Suppliers

Environmental Achievements

  • AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 and has a goal to achieve net zero by 2045.

Social Achievements

  • AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Encourages the use of local goods or services sourced, in whole or in part, from one or more Virginia or West Virginia businesses in the construction and/or operation of the Project or United States-based manufacturers using materials or product components made in Virginia, West Virginia or the United States.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • AEP's goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting annual targets for 100% carbon-free generation by 2050.
  • Securing necessary regulatory approvals for projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Issuing RFPs for renewable energy resources via different ownership models.
  • Seeking prudency determination and certificate to own and operate facilities from the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC) and West Virginia Public Service Commission (WV PSC).
  • Seeking approval of cost recovery from the VSCC and WV PSC.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • AEP’s Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Encouraging the use of local goods and services and small and diverse suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of renewable energy resources.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

The RFP aims to procure renewable energy resources to support the company's carbon-free generation goals and contribute to climate action.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed