Fortis
Fortis Inc., a leading energy provider headquartered in California, has established itself as a key player in the utility industry since its founding in 1885. With a strong presence across North America, Fortis operates in various regions, including Canada and the Caribbean, delivering reliable electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, focusing on renewable energy sources and innovative technologies. Fortis offers a diverse range of services, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as natural gas distribution, setting itself apart through its customer-centric approach and investment in infrastructure. Recognised for its operational excellence, Fortis has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the largest investor-owned utilities in North America. Its dedication to sustainability and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a trusted energy provider.
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Fortis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which account for the indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled about 4,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Fortis's total emissions were about 20,808,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 12,308,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these reductions, Fortis has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions but lacks detailed reduction strategies or targets in its current disclosures. Overall, Fortis's emissions data reflects a significant scale of operations, with a total revenue of approximately 8,720,837,784 USD in 2023, underscoring the importance of ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions in alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,769,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,445,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Fortis 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.
