Northland Power Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Benchmark
Northland Power's score of 38 is higher than 61% 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 2024, Northland Power reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,425,978,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 28,849,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,000,000 kg CO2e for various categories under Scope 3, including investments and capital goods. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 65% reduction in carbon intensity (Scope 1 and 2 emissions per MWh generated) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Northland Power is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040. These targets reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,686,511,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Northland Power's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Northland Power's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 108% last year and increased by approximately 72% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 31% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Northland Power'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.
Northland Power 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.
