Hydro One Inc., commonly referred to as Hydro One, is a leading electricity transmission and distribution company headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Established in 1906, Hydro One has grown to become a pivotal player in the North American energy sector, primarily serving the province of Ontario and surrounding regions. The company focuses on delivering reliable electricity services, operating an extensive network of transmission lines and distribution systems. Hydro One is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique solutions that enhance grid resilience and support renewable energy integration. With a strong market position, Hydro One has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in smart grid technology and customer service enhancements. As a trusted provider, Hydro One continues to play a crucial role in powering communities and driving economic growth across Ontario.
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Hydro One's score of 36 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hydro One reported total carbon emissions of approximately 339,286,000 kg CO2e, comprising 129,994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 209,292,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Hydro One's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and address climate change. Additionally, Hydro One aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To support this goal, the company is exploring partnerships to develop SF6-free solutions and plans to pilot non-SF6 equipment for lower voltages in 2024. These initiatives are part of Hydro One's broader strategy to mitigate its environmental impact and transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 166,145,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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Hydro One 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.