NorthWestern Corp - ESG Rating & Company Profile powered by AI
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NorthWestern Corp in the Electric Utilities industry gained a UN SDG ESG Transparency Score of 8.0; made up of an environmental score of 8.0, social score of 8.0 and governance score of 8.0.
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Peer Group Comparison
Rank | Company | SDG Transparency Score ⓘ | Performance |
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1 | NorthWestern Corp | 8.0 | High |
1 | Banpu Power PCL | 8.0 | High |
1 | Baltimore Gas and Electric Co | 8.0 | High |
... | ... | ... | |
582 | Zhejiang Zheneng Electric Power Co Ltd | 0.0 | Low |
582 | Zhytomyroblenerho AT | 0.0 | Low |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does NorthWestern Corp have an accelerator or VC vehicle to help deliver innovation?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose current and historical energy intensity?
Does NorthWestern Corp report the average age of the workforce?
Does NorthWestern Corp reference operational or capital allocation in relation to climate change?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose its ethnicity pay gap?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose cybersecurity risks?
Does NorthWestern Corp offer flexible work?
Does NorthWestern Corp have a long term incentive (LTI) executive compensation plan based on a measure of return on capital?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose the number of employees in R&D functions?
Does NorthWestern Corp conduct supply chain audits?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose incidents of non-compliance in relation to the health and safety impacts of products and services?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their cement production? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional cement making capacity')
Does NorthWestern Corp conduct 360 degree staff reviews?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose the individual responsible for D&I?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose current and historical air emissions?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their coal usage? (for example: 'We have no current plans to add additional coal powered electricity generation')
Is executive remuneration linked to climate performance?
Does the Board describe its role in the oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose current and / or historical scope 2 emissions?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose water use targets?
Does NorthWestern Corp have careers partnerships with academic institutions?
Did NorthWestern Corp have a product recall in the last two years?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose incidents of discrimination?
Does NorthWestern Corp allow for Work Councils/Collective Agreements to be formed?
Has NorthWestern Corp issued a profit warning in the past 24 months?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose parental leave metrics?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose climate scenario or pathway analysis?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose current and / or historical scope 1 emissions?
Are Operating Expesnses linked to emissions reduction?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose the pay ratio of women to men?
Does NorthWestern Corp support suppliers with sustainability related research and development?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose the number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or human rights impact assessments?
Does NorthWestern Corp reflect climate-related risks in its financial statements?
Is there a statment that there is no plan to expand their carbon intensite energy assets? (for example: 'We have no current plans to carry out further drilling for oil,')
Is NorthWestern Corp involved in embryonic stem cell research?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose GHG and Air Emissions intensity?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose its waste policy?
Does NorthWestern Corp report according to TCFD requirements?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose its policies for bribery, corruption, whistle-blower, conflict of interest?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose energy use targets?
Does NorthWestern Corp disclose its Renewable Energy targets?

Are emissions metrics verified by STBi?

Does NorthWestern Corp have a policy relating to cyber security?
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Potential Risks for NorthWestern Corp
These potential risks are based on the size, segment and geographies of the company.
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and various industrial customers. The company operates through Electric and Natural Gas segments. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company operates 6,819 miles of electric transmission and 18,177 miles of electric distribution lines with approximately 400 transmission and distribution substations; and 2,166 miles of natural gas transmission and 4,945 miles of natural gas distribution lines with approximately 138 city gate stations in Montana. It also operates 1,308 miles of electric transmission and 2,320 miles of electric distribution lines in South Dakota; and 55 miles of natural gas transmission and 2,517 miles of natural gas distribution lines in South Dakota and Nebraska. The company serves approximately 753,600 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern Corporation was incorporated in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.