Fortis Sustainability Profile
Fortis Inc., a leading energy provider headquartered in California, has established itself as a key player in the utility industry since its founding in 1885. With a strong presence across North America, Fortis operates in various regions, including Canada and the Caribbean, delivering reliable electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, focusing on renewable energy sources and innovative technologies. Fortis offers a diverse range of services, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as natural gas distribution, setting itself apart through its customer-centric approach and investment in infrastructure. Recognised for its operational excellence, Fortis has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the largest investor-owned utilities in North America. Its dedication to sustainability and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a trusted energy provider.
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Fortis's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Fortis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,069,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,795,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 85,498,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 8,155,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. Fortis's emissions from Scope 1 primarily arise from stationary combustion (approximately 3,974,000,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (about 102,000,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions are largely attributed to purchased electricity, amounting to approximately 3,095,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, which include the use of sold products, reached about 10,236,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, Fortis has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction targets indicates a need for further commitment to climate action. Overall, Fortis's emissions data reflects its operational scale and the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints within the energy sector. The company continues to report its emissions transparently, but further commitments and initiatives would enhance its climate strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,769,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,445,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Fortis's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Fortis's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Fortis's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Fortis has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
