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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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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Utilities's score of 36 is higher than 92% 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 21,538,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 321,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 178,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 21,538,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. Over the past few years, Canadian Utilities has demonstrated a gradual reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 377,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 321,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have reduced from 72,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 178,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, Scope 3 emissions have remained significantly high, indicating a need for further action in this area. Despite these reductions, Canadian Utilities has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability and emissions management, aligning with industry standards and practices.

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Scope 1
377,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
72,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian Utilities's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Canadian Utilities is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Canadian Utilities is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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