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Northland Power

Northland Power Inc., a leading independent power producer, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself in the renewable energy sector, focusing on offshore wind, solar, and natural gas power generation. Northland Power is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, with a portfolio that includes innovative projects like the Gemini offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The company’s unique approach combines operational excellence with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, positioning it as a key player in the global energy transition. With a robust market presence and a track record of successful project execution, Northland Power continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the renewable energy industry.

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39

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Northland Power's score of 39 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northland Power's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Northland Power reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,315,580,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,003,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,568,618,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 65% reduction in GHG emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target underscores Northland Power's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact and aligns with industry standards for climate action. Over the years, Northland Power's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 1,495,842,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 1,315,580,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing carbon intensity. The company continues to explore strategies to enhance sustainability and reduce its overall carbon footprint.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northland Power'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. This request for Northland Power is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Northland Power 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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