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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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32

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Transalta's score of 32 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 reflects their ongoing operations in the energy sector, primarily focused on electricity generation. TransAlta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a significant reduction in emissions. The company has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56.3% per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2026, using 2015 as a baseline. This target translates to an overall absolute reduction of approximately 75% in emissions. Additionally, TransAlta is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating TransAlta's dedication to addressing climate change and transitioning towards more sustainable energy practices. The company is actively working towards these targets, which are crucial for mitigating the impacts of climate change and promoting a cleaner energy future.

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Scope 1
29,624,500,000
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Scope 2
200,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Transalta is participating in some 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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