Fortis Sustainability Profile
Fortis Inc., a leading energy provider headquartered in California, has established itself as a key player in the utility industry since its founding in 1885. With a strong presence across North America, Fortis operates in various regions, including Canada and the Caribbean, delivering reliable electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, focusing on renewable energy sources and innovative technologies. Fortis offers a diverse range of services, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as natural gas distribution, setting itself apart through its customer-centric approach and investment in infrastructure. Recognised for its operational excellence, Fortis has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the largest investor-owned utilities in North America. Its dedication to sustainability and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a trusted energy provider.
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Industry Benchmark
Fortis's score of 64 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Fortis's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Fortis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising 8.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 141 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 102.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of approximately 121.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 158 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 113.1 billion kg CO2e. Fortis's emissions data is sourced directly from Fortis Inc. and does not involve any cascaded data from a parent or related organization. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Fortis's emissions profile highlights significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from fuel and energy-related activities, which accounted for a substantial portion of their total emissions.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,769,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,445,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Fortis's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Fortis's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 85% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Fortis'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.
Fortis 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.
