Atco Ltd

Common Name
Atco
Country
Canada
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Employees
20,582
Ticker
ACO.X
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Atco Ltd. is a diversified holding company with a strong presence in infrastructure, utilities, and energy sectors. It primarily operates through its subsidiaries, providing essential services and sol...

Atco's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Atco completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Atco has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Atco's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atco amounted to 897,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Atco decreased by 13.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Atco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-15%+6%-11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Atco's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Atco were 698,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Atco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Atco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Atco's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Atco's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Atco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 199,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Atco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Atco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 19.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Atco's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 21.65% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does Atco use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Atco reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Atco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Atco's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Atco reported 23,409,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Atco includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Atco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202306.5 M13 M19.5 M26 MtCO2e+2%-1%-4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Atco's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Atco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,409,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 31.83% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 68.17% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Atco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Atco's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Atco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Atco's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Atco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Atco disclose?

In 2023, Atco reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Atco's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Atco's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 15,958,000 tCOâ‚‚e (68.17%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 7,451,000 tCOâ‚‚e (31.83%)

Atco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(31.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(68.2%)

Insights into Atco's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Atco reported a total carbon footprint of 24,306,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.87% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Atco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.87%.

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