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Electricity Transmission
CA
updated a day ago

Emera

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Emera Inc., headquartered in Canada, is a prominent energy and utility company that operates across North America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2000, Emera has established itself as a leader in the energy sector, focusing on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as natural gas services. With a diverse portfolio that includes renewable energy projects and innovative utility solutions, Emera is committed to sustainability and customer-centric service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its renewable energy capacity and strategic acquisitions that enhance its market position. Recognised for its dedication to clean energy and operational excellence, Emera continues to drive advancements in the energy industry, making it a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable future.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Emera's score of 46 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Emera's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Emera reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,383,982,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside 8,626,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2023, which were about 8,301,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions rose from approximately 13,336,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Emera has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. This long-term goal encompasses significant reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a target of 55% reduction by 2025 compared to 2005 levels. Furthermore, Emera plans to achieve an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040, with the last coal unit expected to retire by that year. The emissions data is sourced directly from Emera Incorporated, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Emera's commitment to sustainability is reflected in their ongoing efforts to meet these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 3
1,885,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emera's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, 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 Emera 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.

Emera 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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