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CA
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EPCOR Utilities Inc.

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EPCOR Utilities Inc., a leading utility provider headquartered in Canada, has been serving communities since its establishment in 1996. With a strong presence in Alberta and British Columbia, EPCOR operates primarily in the water, wastewater, and electricity sectors, delivering essential services to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions such as advanced water treatment and reliable electricity distribution. EPCOR's dedication to operational excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner in the utility industry, achieving numerous accolades for its service quality and environmental stewardship. As a key player in the Canadian utilities market, EPCOR continues to enhance the quality of life for residents while prioritising sustainable practices.

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12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

EPCOR Utilities Inc.'s score of 12 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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EPCOR Utilities Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, EPCOR Utilities Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 191,245,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company also reported Scope 2 emissions, which were equal to the total emissions, indicating a potential overlap in reporting or a focus on specific operational areas. Comparatively, emissions in 2022 were about 193,072,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they were approximately 203,626,000 kg CO2e. This shows a slight reduction in emissions over the years, with a decrease of about 1% from 2022 to 2023 and about 6% from 2021 to 2022. EPCOR has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from EPCOR Utilities Inc. Overall, while EPCOR has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further strategic commitments may be necessary to enhance their climate action efforts.

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2023
Scope 1
191,245,000
Scope 2
191,245,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. EPCOR Utilities Inc.'s primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 EPCOR Utilities Inc. 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.

EPCOR Utilities Inc. 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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