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 2,006,082,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,976,982,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 85,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,010,961,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,904,084,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 106,876,000 kg CO2e. Altagas has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it continues to report its emissions and intensity metrics, such as a Scope 1 emissions intensity of approximately 418.4 kg CO2e per MWh for its Blythe operations in 2023. The emissions data is sourced directly from Altagas Ltd. and reflects its commitment to transparency in reporting its carbon footprint. The company operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is critical in addressing climate change through effective emissions management.
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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.
