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Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

The Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, commonly known as Manitoba Hydro, is a leading utility provider headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. Established in 1906, the company has grown to become a cornerstone of the province's energy sector, primarily serving Manitoba and parts of neighbouring regions. Specialising in hydroelectric power generation, transmission, and distribution, Manitoba Hydro is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The company operates an extensive network of hydroelectric plants and transmission lines, making it a key player in the renewable energy landscape. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, Manitoba Hydro has achieved significant milestones, including the development of major hydroelectric projects that enhance its market position. As a trusted provider, it continues to lead the way in delivering reliable and environmentally responsible energy to its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board'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.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board's score of 16 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board reported total carbon emissions of approximately 128,000,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 emissions. This figure represents a slight decrease from 2010, when emissions were about 132,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported emissions from Scope 2 or Scope 3 categories in either year. Despite the significant emissions figures, the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further development in their sustainability efforts. As a major utility provider in Canada, Manitoba Hydro's emissions profile and climate commitments are critical in the context of the global push for reduced carbon footprints and enhanced environmental responsibility.

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20102023
Scope 1
132,000,000
000,000,000,000
Scope 2
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-
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, 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. Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board 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.

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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