Bruce Power Sustainability Profile
Bruce Power, a leading Canadian energy provider, is headquartered in Tiverton, Ontario. Established in 2001, the company operates primarily in the nuclear power industry, focusing on the generation of clean, reliable electricity. With a significant presence in the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, Bruce Power plays a crucial role in Ontario's energy landscape. The company is renowned for its commitment to safety and innovation, operating one of the largest nuclear facilities in the world. Bruce Power's core services include the generation of low-carbon electricity, contributing to Ontario's energy needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Notably, Bruce Power has achieved several milestones, including the successful refurbishment of its reactors, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. As a key player in the energy sector, Bruce Power continues to lead the way in nuclear energy production, ensuring a stable and environmentally friendly power supply for future generations.
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Bruce Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bruce Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,954,000 kg CO2e in Canada, comprising 7,739,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 450 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 13,954,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s emissions in Canada were approximately 16,744,000 kg CO2e, with 5,279,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,465,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 600 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The emissions intensity for electricity generation was reported at 400 kg CO2e per GWh. Bruce Power has committed to achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions from its site operations by 2027, with interim reduction targets set relative to a 2019 baseline. These targets include a 5% reduction by 2021, 12.5% by 2022, 25% by 2023, 37.7% by 2024, 50% by 2025, 62.5% by 2026, and a full 100% reduction by 2027. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The data presented is sourced directly from Bruce Power Inc. and does not involve any cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,308,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,309,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bruce Power's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bruce Power has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
