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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.

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41

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Utilities's score of 41 is higher than 94% 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 24,090,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 23,409,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 682,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 188,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 24,511,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 24,511,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 1 emissions at 776,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at 246,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, 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 disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact reporting.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
72,000,000
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Scope 3
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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. This request for Canadian Utilities is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

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

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