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FortisAlberta

FortisAlberta Inc., a leading utility company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, has been a cornerstone of the electricity distribution industry since its establishment in 2003. Serving over 500,000 customers across central and southern Alberta, FortisAlberta is dedicated to delivering reliable and safe electrical services. The company operates within the energy sector, focusing on the distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. FortisAlberta's commitment to innovation is evident in its advanced infrastructure and customer-centric solutions, which enhance service reliability and efficiency. Recognised for its operational excellence, FortisAlberta has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of smart grid technology. This positions the company as a key player in the transition towards sustainable energy practices, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the evolving energy landscape in Canada.

DitchCarbon Score

How does FortisAlberta'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

FortisAlberta's score of 23 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

59%

FortisAlberta's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, FortisAlberta reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,957,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,788,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 9,938,550,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 10,616,000 kg CO2e, and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from approximately 5,192,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also saw a decrease from about 9,307,557,000 kg CO2e in 2022. FortisAlberta has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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202120222023
Scope 1
10,750,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
5,218,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
9,486,510,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. FortisAlberta's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. FortisAlberta is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

FortisAlberta 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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