Bruce Power, officially known as Bruce Power LP, is a leading player in the electricity sector headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Established in 2001, the company has grown to become a key provider of nuclear power, specialising in the operation and maintenance of nuclear generating stations. Its primary focus is on producing reliable, low-carbon electricity for millions of homes and businesses across Ontario.
With a strong reputation for safety and operational excellence, Bruce Power’s facilities are among the largest nuclear power producers in North America. The company’s innovative approach to nuclear energy and commitment to sustainability have positioned it as a notable leader within the electricity industry, contributing significantly to Canada’s clean energy goals.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity from Other Sources is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bruce Power's reported carbon emissions
Bruce Power, headquartered in CA and operating in the Electricity nec industry, has demonstrated varying levels of GHG emissions across its reporting years.
For the 2023 reporting year, Bruce Power reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 5,279,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions using the market-based approach of approximately 11,465,000 kg CO2e. The location-based Scope 2 emissions for the same year were approximately 15,615,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data for 2023 was not disclosed, with "scope_3/fuel_and_energy_related_activities" noted as a missing data point.
In 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 8,087,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, both market-based and location-based, were approximately 15,808,000 kg CO2e. Similar to 2023, Scope 3 data was not disclosed for 2022.
For 2021, Bruce Power reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 7,813,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based and location-based) of approximately 14,201,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed.
Looking back to 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,946,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based and location-based) were approximately 15,381,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for this year either.
Bruce Power has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has committed to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions from its site operations by 2027. This commitment is supported by interim GHG reduction targets relative to a 2019 baseline, aiming for cumulative reductions of 5% by 2021, 12.5% by 2022, 25% by 2023, 37.7% by 2024, 50% by 2025, 62.5% by 2026, and 100% by 2027. These targets encompass both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
The company also reports GHG emissions intensity metrics. For the 2023 reporting year, the GHG emissions intensity was approximately 400.0 GWh, and for the 2022 and 2024 reporting years, it was approximately 460.0 GWh. For the 2025 reporting year, the intensity was approximately 540.0 GWh. It is important to note that for the 2025 and 2024 reporting years, this intensity metric is specified as "net" for commodity units, whereas for the 2023 and 2022 reporting years, it is specified as "gross".
Bruce Power's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, and its SBTi commitments are self-reported.
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Bruce Power’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2027
In March of 2021, Bruce Power made a commitment to Net Zero…
In March of 2021, Bruce Power made a commitment to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) from our site operations by 2027.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2023
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