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.
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Fortis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,155,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, which include direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. This figure includes about 52,000,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and approximately 96,000,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. Additionally, Fortis disclosed Scope 2 emissions of about 158,000,000 kg CO2e, which are associated with the purchase of electricity. Comparatively, in 2022, Fortis's Scope 1 emissions were about 8,748,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 179,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in Scope 1 emissions of about 593,000,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Over the past few years, Fortis has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with 2021 emissions at approximately 9,742,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 158,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these reductions, Fortis has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives in their climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Fortis's emissions data is sourced directly from Fortis Inc. and does not cascade from any parent or related organization. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions while navigating the broader context of climate commitments within the energy sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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 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.
