Altagas Sustainability Profile
Altagas Ltd., commonly referred to as Altagas, is a prominent Canadian energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1997, Altagas has established itself as a key player in the natural gas, power generation, and utility sectors, primarily operating across Canada and the United States. The company focuses on providing essential services in natural gas distribution, storage, and processing, alongside renewable energy solutions. Altagas is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique products that enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Altagas has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions and expansions that bolster its operational capabilities. The company continues to play a vital role in the energy landscape, driving growth and delivering reliable services to its customers.
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Altagas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Altagas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,067,089,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,976,982,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 85,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 2,010,961,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,904,084,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 106,876,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Altagas has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. Altagas's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 combined was reported at 8.0 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent in 2023, down from 8.2 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 from electricity generation at Blythe was approximately 418.4 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023, compared to 397.9 kg CO2e per MWh in 2022. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Altagas continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The data provided is sourced directly from AltaGas Ltd., with no cascading from a parent or related organization.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,094,111,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 267,602,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Altagas's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Altagas has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
