Fortis
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Fortis's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Fortis's score of 28 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fortis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 81,550,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 158,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 85,418,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years. Over the years, Fortis has demonstrated a trend of reducing its Scope 1 emissions from approximately 11,154,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to about 8,155,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have seen fluctuations, with a peak of 182,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and stabilising at 158,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Fortis has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their climate strategy. The company continues to focus on enhancing the sustainability of its operations while addressing the significant emissions associated with the use of sold products, which remains a substantial part of their overall carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,154,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 153,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Fortis is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
