Canadian Utilities
Canadian Utilities Limited, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is a leading provider in the utilities sector, primarily serving regions across Canada and Australia. Founded in 1911, the company has established itself as a key player in electricity generation, natural gas distribution, and energy infrastructure services. With a diverse portfolio that includes renewable energy projects and innovative utility solutions, Canadian Utilities stands out for its commitment to sustainability and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of Canada’s largest renewable energy portfolios. Recognised for its operational excellence, Canadian Utilities has consistently ranked among the top utility companies in North America, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to delivering reliable energy solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Canadian Utilities's score of 41 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Canadian Utilities's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Canadian Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 682,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 188,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 23,409,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, accounting for about 15,958,000,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities, which contributed approximately 7,451,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 24,511,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 776,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 246,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite the significant emissions figures, Canadian Utilities has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The data reported is cascaded from their parent company, Canadian Utilities Limited, which is the source of their emissions performance metrics. Overall, Canadian Utilities is actively engaged in monitoring its carbon footprint, but further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments remain unspecified.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,306,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 103,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Canadian Utilities is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
