Boralex Inc., a leading player in the renewable energy sector, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development and management of renewable energy facilities, focusing primarily on wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.
Boralex is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions that harness natural resources while minimising environmental impact. With a robust portfolio of over 2,000 MW of installed capacity, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its operational excellence and environmental stewardship.
As a prominent force in the renewable energy market, Boralex continues to expand its footprint, contributing to a greener future while maintaining a strong position among industry leaders.
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Boralex’s score of 51 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Boralex's reported carbon emissions
Boralex, headquartered in Canada, has reported a total of approximately 166.2 billion kg CO2e for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For Scope 1, emissions were approximately 1.5 billion kg CO2e, and for Scope 2, approximately 1.4 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions constituted the largest portion, amounting to roughly 163.3 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, Boralex reported a total of approximately 89.0 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1.8 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 85.8 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 69.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1.7 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 66.4 billion kg CO2e. Boralex has made significant climate commitments, including a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. As part of their near-term goals, Boralex aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. They also plan to ensure that by 2028, 90% of their suppliers, covering capital goods and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets. For the long term, Boralex commits to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050, relative to the 2022 baseline. Furthermore, their long-term commitment includes a 97% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per kWh produced and sold. These targets are aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
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Boralex’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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