Boralex
Boralex Inc., a leading player in the renewable energy sector, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development and management of renewable energy facilities, focusing primarily on wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Boralex is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions that harness natural resources while minimising environmental impact. With a robust portfolio of over 2,000 MW of installed capacity, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its operational excellence and environmental stewardship. As a prominent force in the renewable energy market, Boralex continues to expand its footprint, contributing to a greener future while maintaining a strong position among industry leaders.
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Boralex's score of 50 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Boralex's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Boralex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,291,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,227,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 66,354,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. Boralex has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. They have established near-term goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to ensure that 90% of their suppliers, covering capital goods and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term, Boralex aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per kilowatt-hour produced and sold within the same timeframe. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Boralex's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 56,523,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,246,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Boralex is committed to some 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.
