Emera
Emera Inc., a prominent energy and services company, is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with significant operations across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Founded in 2000, Emera has established itself in the utility sector, focusing on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as natural gas services. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, including renewable energy projects that set it apart in the industry. Emera's diverse portfolio includes innovative services that enhance energy efficiency and reliability for its customers. With a strong market position, Emera has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in clean energy infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Emera's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Emera's score of 33 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Emera's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Emera reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13.5 million tonnes CO2e, comprising about 13.3 million tonnes from Scope 1 and 2 emissions and around 8.3 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions decreasing from about 15.3 million tonnes in 2020 and 14.9 million tonnes in 2022. Emera has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from approximately 25.0 million tonnes in 2005 to 13.5 million tonnes in 2023. The company has also reported a GHG intensity ratio of 410.0 tCO2/MWh for 2023, indicating a focus on improving efficiency in its operations. Emera's climate initiatives include participation in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), where it has received scores indicating its efforts in transparency and climate action. The company is actively working towards further emissions reductions and has set various internal targets to enhance its sustainability practices.
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Add to project2005 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,048,100,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,885,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Emera is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
