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Emera

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Emera doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 46

Emera has a DitchCarbon Score of 46 out of 100, indicating moderate performance in sustainability efforts. This score reflects the company’s current carbon intensity, suggesting there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would denote a lower carbon intensity and better environmental stewardship.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Emera is a company in the energy generation and distribution industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Emera operates in Canada, a region with a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental context supports Emera’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their energy consumption.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

15.56%

...this company is doing 15.56% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Emera Inc. is a leader in the energy generation and distribution industry. The company operates across Canada, the USA, and the Caribbean, focusing on regulated utilities, transmission projects, and renewable technology development. Emera’s diverse portfolio includes companies like Nova Scotia Power and Emera Maine, as well as investments in pipelines and utility services, supported by a dedicated workforce of 3,700 employees.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Emera

Emera should foster partnerships with industry peers to exchange best practices and resources, enhancing their collective ability to diminish Scope 3 emissions.

Bad news, Emera has yet to commit to SBTi targets

Emera has not established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) yet. This means the company has not publicly outlined or committed to precise, science-based emissions reduction targets in line with climate science.
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