Fortis
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Fortis'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
Fortis's score of 22 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fortis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,418,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,155,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 158,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 85,418,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Over the years, Fortis has demonstrated a trend of reducing its Scope 1 emissions from about 11,154,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 8,155,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have seen fluctuations, with a peak of 182,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018, followed by a reduction to 158,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, Scope 3 emissions have remained significantly high, indicating a need for further action in this area. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Fortis continues to engage in climate commitments that align with industry standards. The company is focused on improving the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy delivered to customers, which is a critical aspect of their sustainability strategy. Overall, Fortis's emissions data highlights both achievements in reducing direct emissions and the ongoing challenges associated with indirect emissions, particularly in Scope 3. The company remains committed to enhancing its climate strategies in the coming years.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,154,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 153,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Fortis is not committed to any 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.
