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Northland Power

Northland Power Inc., a leading independent power producer, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself in the renewable energy sector, focusing on offshore wind, solar, and natural gas power generation. Northland Power is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, with a portfolio that includes innovative projects like the Gemini offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The company’s unique approach combines operational excellence with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, positioning it as a key player in the global energy transition. With a robust market presence and a track record of successful project execution, Northland Power continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the renewable energy industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Northland Power's score of 30 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northland Power's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Northland Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,315,580,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,003,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,568,618,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, where emissions were about 1,362,040,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,366,040,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other climate pledges. However, Northland Power continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices. The emissions intensity for electricity generation has shown improvement, with a reported intensity of 131.0 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023, down from 161.0 kg CO2e per MWh in 2022. Overall, while Northland Power has made strides in emissions management, the absence of formal reduction targets indicates an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northland Power's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Northland Power is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Northland Power is committed to some 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
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