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Electricity from Other Sources
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updated 25 days ago

Capital Power

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Capital Power Corporation, headquartered in Canada, is a leading player in the energy sector, primarily focused on power generation. Established in 2009, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Alberta and Ontario, positioning itself as a significant contributor to the North American energy landscape. Specialising in natural gas and renewable energy sources, Capital Power is committed to delivering sustainable and reliable electricity. Its innovative approach to energy production, coupled with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, sets it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of several high-efficiency power plants, reinforcing its reputation for operational excellence. With a robust portfolio of assets and a strategic vision for growth, Capital Power continues to enhance its market position, striving to meet the evolving energy needs of communities while prioritising sustainability and efficiency.

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Capital Power's score of 31 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Capital Power's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Capital Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 40,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,040,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 18,751,151,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce or offset greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 20% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. Additionally, they plan to eliminate coal-fired electricity emissions entirely by 2030. Capital Power's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are sourced directly from their own reporting. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
11,527,603,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
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-
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00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Capital Power's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 Capital Power 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.

Capital Power 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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