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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
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Fortis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Fortis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,155,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, which include direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. This figure represents a decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 8,748,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 158,000,000 kg CO2e for 2023, down from about 179,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Fortis has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The emissions data is sourced directly from Fortis Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions while exploring future commitments to enhance its climate strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Scope 3 | 4,445,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
