Climate Change Data

Energy Solutions Center Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014-2015, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2014-2015

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:36.6 million tons CO2e (2014)
Renewable Energy Share:10% (target for 2015)
Water Consumption:1.2 trillion gallons (2014)
Waste Generated:0.92 million tons coal ash (2014); 0.28 million tons gypsum (2014)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Employee Engagement
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Driving Economic Progress
  • Operational Excellence
  • Leading Corporate Citizenship

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation by 16.3% below 2010 levels in 2014.
  • Added 187 MW of new wind capacity in 2014.
  • Recycled 100% of gypsum produced at DTE Energy facilities in 2014.
  • Recycled 42% of coal ash in 2014.

Social Achievements

  • Earned Gallup Great Workplace Award for the third consecutive year.
  • Ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Business Natural Gas Service in the Midwest” by J.D. Power.
  • More than 2,000 DTE employees volunteered their time at over 150 nonprofits in 2014.
  • Exceeded initial goal to shift $1 billion to Michigan-based suppliers, committing to another $5 billion over the next five years.

Governance Achievements

  • Launched Ethics Ambassadors Program to promote a culture of ethics and integrity.
  • Maintained an exemplary record of regulatory compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation by 40% below 2010 levels by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation by 20% below 2010 levels by 2020.

Environmental Challenges

  • Electric reliability issues due to high winds and trees.
  • Challenges in recruiting diverse candidates for technical and skilled trade positions.
  • Struggles of 30% of natural gas customers (below 150% of the poverty line) to pay bills.
  • Litigation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and an environmental activist group for alleged Clean Air Act violations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing heavily in tree trimming near power lines and improving communication with customers.
  • Developing a diversity and inclusion business plan to improve recruiting and create a supportive environment.
  • Implementing the Low Income Self-Sufficiency Plan and donating to The Heat and Warmth Fund and United Way.
  • Maintaining that DTE operated plants in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Pure Michigan Business Connect initiative

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Severe weather impacting electric infrastructure
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts in power generation
Opportunities
  • Development of renewable energy resources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core

Certifications: ISO 14001 (multiple facilities)

Awards & Recognition

  • Gallup Great Workplace Award
  • J.D. Power Highest in Customer Satisfaction

Reporting Period: 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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Tate & Lyle reduced water usage by 5% at its Lafayette South plant.
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Carbon Emissions Reduction
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Dublin City Schools reduced CO2 emissions and energy costs by installing YANMAR VRF natural gas heat pumps, achieving heating and cooling efficiencies greater than 100%.
  • Tate & Lyle reduced carbon emissions by more than 30% and GHG emissions by around 40% at its Lafayette South plant by replacing coal boilers with natural gas CHP.
  • IMTT Lemont saved around $300,000 a year in natural gas costs and 660,000 therms annually by replacing steam traps.

Social Achievements

  • Dublin City Schools improved student comfort and learning environment with the new HVAC system.
  • Tate & Lyle improved process efficiency and power resiliency at its Lafayette South plant.
  • IMTT Lemont improved operational efficiency and reduced energy consumption.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Tate & Lyle aims for a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • High capital costs for HVAC system retrofits.
  • Aging infrastructure and equipment requiring replacement.
  • Meeting stringent energy efficiency and emissions regulations (e.g., Local Law 97 in NYC).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Project financing and governmental agreements (Dublin City Schools).
  • Incentives and rebates from utility companies (Nicor Gas, City of Dublin Natural Gas).
  • Implementing energy-efficient technologies (VRF natural gas heat pumps, CHP, RTOs, smart thermostats), and CarbonQuest's Building Carbon Capture and Storage system.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Tate & Lyle's corn wet mills received EPA's Energy Star certification.

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed