Transalta
TransAlta Corporation, commonly known as TransAlta, is a leading Canadian power generation and wholesale marketing company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1901, TransAlta has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on renewable energy, natural gas, and coal-fired power generation across Canada, the United States, and Australia. With a diverse portfolio that includes wind, hydro, and solar energy, TransAlta is committed to sustainability and innovation in the energy industry. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a transition towards cleaner energy sources, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the shift to a low-carbon economy. Recognised for its operational excellence, TransAlta continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Transalta's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, TransAlta reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,871,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 37,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 10,908,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant commitment to reducing emissions, as the company aims to achieve a 56.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2026, based on a 2015 baseline. This target translates to an overall absolute reduction of about 75% in these emissions. Additionally, TransAlta has set a goal to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% within the same timeframe. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 1,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 in Canada, while globally, it recorded about 10,179,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 54,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The commitment to significant emissions reductions aligns with industry standards and reflects TransAlta's proactive approach to addressing climate change. TransAlta's climate strategy is underpinned by its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which are designed to ensure that its emissions reduction targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but continues to focus on substantial near-term reductions.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,624,500,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 200,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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