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updated 7 months ago

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

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Nova Scotia Power Inc., commonly referred to as NSP, is a leading utility company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Established in 1919, NSP has played a pivotal role in the energy sector, primarily serving the province of Nova Scotia and parts of New Brunswick. The company operates within the electric power industry, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. With a diverse portfolio that includes renewable energy sources such as wind and hydroelectric power, Nova Scotia Power is committed to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a transition towards cleaner energy solutions. As a key player in the region, NSP is recognised for its reliability and customer service, making it a trusted provider of energy solutions in Atlantic Canada.

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29

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s score of 29 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Emera Incorporated

Nova Scotia Power Inc., headquartered in Canada, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Emera Incorporated, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Nova Scotia Power Inc. has not publicly disclosed any reduction targets or specific climate initiatives. However, it is important to note that the company's climate strategy may be informed by the broader goals and initiatives of its parent company, Emera Incorporated. This includes potential commitments to sustainability and emissions reductions that are cascaded down from the corporate family. In the context of the energy sector, Nova Scotia Power Inc. is likely to be engaged in ongoing discussions about reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources, aligning with industry standards and expectations. However, without specific data or targets, the details of their commitments remain unclear.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
1,885,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nova Scotia Power Inc.'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. This request for Nova Scotia Power Inc. is in CA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. 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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