Climate Change Data

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2005-2022)

Reporting Period: 2005-2022

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:8.2% (solar)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Renewable Energy
  • Clean Transportation
  • Workforce Development
  • Economic Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 fossil fuel emissions by 20% between 2005 and 2018 (outpacing the national average of 12%)
  • Increased renewable energy production by nearly 52% between 2014 and 2019 (double the national average)
  • Ranks #1 nationally for renewable energy leadership (SmartAsset, 2022)
  • Ranks #1 in the South Atlantic and #7 nationally for sustainability (Site Selection magazine, 2022)
  • Over 7,900 megawatts of installed solar generating capacity (SEIA, Q1 2022)
  • Solar energy powers 8.2% of North Carolina’s electricity (highest in the Southeast)

Social Achievements

  • Created over 11,000 jobs through investments in clean energy and transportation sectors (Toyota, VinFast, Boom Supersonic, etc.)
  • Developed clean energy workforce training programs (STEPs4GROWTH, Hampton Roads Workforce Training System)
  • Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship Program providing training and certifications to high school students

Governance Achievements

  • Enacted House Bill 951 (HB 951) requiring carbon neutrality by 2050
  • Implemented Executive Orders (EO 80, EO 246, EO 218, EO 271) setting ambitious clean energy and transportation goals
  • Signed MOUs with other states and the United Kingdom to collaborate on clean energy initiatives
  • Duke Energy's Carolinas Carbon Plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and retire all coal by 2035

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reach carbon neutrality by 2050 (HB 951)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce power sector carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 (HB 951)
  • Increase registered ZEVs to 1,250,000 by 2030 (EO 246)
  • Develop 2.8 GW of offshore wind energy production by 2030 (EO 218)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising costs of fossil fuels
  • Need to replace coal-fired power plants
  • Workforce development to meet the demands of a growing clean energy sector
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in renewable energy sources
  • Implementing policies and programs to reduce emissions
  • Developing clean energy workforce training programs
  • Attracting investment in clean energy and transportation sectors

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of clean energy technologies and infrastructure

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)

North Carolina's initiatives contribute to these goals through investments in renewable energy, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and workforce development in the clean energy sector.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed