Avangrid Named One of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek
Recognition is a testament to Avangrid’s commitment to sustainability and dedication to advancing the clean energy transition
Companies were evaluated and scored on over 25 parameters across the following four categories: greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and sustainability data disclosure and commitments.
“At Avangrid, we pride ourselves on being a leading sustainable company and I am proud to see that reflected in this latest report from Newsweek,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “By committing to industry-leading sustainability goals, we are advancing safe and affordable clean energy strategies that help responsibly advance society and strengthen the communities we serve.”
Avangrid’s overall success is dependent creating a clean energy future for all. To achieve this, the Company is investing in the reliability and resiliency of its network infrastructure, increasing its generation capacity of renewable energy, and innovating across its operations to create positive outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment.
“Our focus on sustainability is core to every decision we make,” said Laney Brown, Vice President of Sustainability at Avangrid. “As one of the greenest companies in the country, we are dedicated to helping solve critical issues like climate change and protecting biodiversity.”
Avangrid has an ambitious carbon neutrality implementation strategy that is aligned with Iberdrola’s SBTi (Science Based Target initiative) goal. Avangrid’s goal is to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Newsweek partnered with Plant-A Insights and GIST Impact to highlight
This recognition from Newsweek comes on the heels of several other top awards for Avangrid in 2024 related to climate change and sustainability, including being named one of America’s Climate Leaders by
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