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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Industry Benchmark
Canadian Utilities's score of 41 is higher than 68% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 68,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 18,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 23,409,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, accounting for about 15,958,000,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities, which contributed approximately 7,451,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded 32,100,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 22,400,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, while global Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 24,511,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions across all scopes from 2022 to 2023. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Canadian Utilities is a current subsidiary of Canadian Utilities Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. The emissions data is cascaded from Canadian Utilities Limited, reflecting the broader corporate family's sustainability efforts. Overall, Canadian Utilities is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises carbon reduction and sustainability, although specific commitments or targets have not been outlined in the available data.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,306,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 103,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
