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Transalta

TransAlta Corporation, commonly referred to 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 electricity generation from a diverse portfolio that includes coal, natural gas, hydro, wind, and solar power. With operations spanning across Canada, the United States, and Australia, TransAlta is committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions. The company has made significant strides in transitioning to cleaner energy sources, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the renewable energy market. Notable achievements include its ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2025, underscoring its dedication to environmental stewardship and innovation in the energy industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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53

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Transalta's score of 53 is higher than 95% 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 Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10.9 million tonnes CO2e, with 10.87 million tonnes attributed to Scope 1 emissions and 37,000 tonnes to Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly. TransAlta has set ambitious targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 56.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2026, using 2015 as the baseline year. This translates to an overall absolute reduction of about 75%. Additionally, the company 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 proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts while transitioning towards more sustainable energy solutions.

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Scope 1
29,624,500,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
200,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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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 low 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. Transalta is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Transalta is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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