Emera Inc., commonly referred to as Emera, is a leading provider of transmission services for electricity, headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company operates across various regions, including parts of North America, delivering essential infrastructure for reliable energy distribution. Founded in 1998, Emera has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the development and maintenance of high-voltage transmission networks.
Specialising in the transmission of electricity, Emera’s core services include the operation and upgrade of power transmission lines and substations. Its unique approach emphasises safety, reliability, and sustainable infrastructure development, setting it apart within the industry. With a strong market position and notable achievements in energy transmission, Emera continues to support the evolving needs of modern electricity grids across its operational regions.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity Transmission is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity Transmission industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Emera's reported carbon emissions
Emera's commitment to climate action includes a vision of achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The company has set specific reduction targets, aiming for a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 and an 80% reduction by 2040, both compared to 2005 levels. Furthermore, Emera plans to retire its last coal unit no later than 2040.
For the reporting year 2024, Emera reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 13,383,982,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 14,264,164,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 8,626,820,000 kg CO2e.
In 2025, Emera's disclosed Scope 3 emissions were approximately 8,913,899,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025 were approximately 13,605,660,000 kg CO2e.
Looking at historical data, Emera reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 13,336,000,000 kg CO2e for 2023, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 8,301,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 14,676,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 8,811,000,000 kg CO2e.
Earlier Scope 1 and 2 emissions included approximately 15,308,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 15,349,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 16,029,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. In 2018, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 20,835,000,000 kg CO2e, and in 2017, they were around 21,225,000,000 kg CO2e. Emera's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 23,113,155,000 kg CO2e in 2016. For 2005, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported as approximately 25,048,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,885,000,000 kg CO2e.
Emera's reporting indicates a trend of decreasing Scope 1 and 2 emissions over the years, particularly from 2017 onwards. The company's primary business is transmission services of electricity.
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Emera’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
To achieve a net-zero CO2 emissions vision by 2050 (medium-t…
To achieve a net-zero CO2 emissions vision by 2050 (medium-term) requires a reduction of emissions at TEC and NSP, our two largest operating…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
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