Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
Brookfield Renewable Partners's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable Partners 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).
Brookfield Renewable Partners 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 Brookfield Renewable Partners's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brookfield Renewable Partners amounted to 193,081 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 Brookfield Renewable Partners increased by 3.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Brookfield Renewable Partners were 146,651 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Brookfield Renewable Partners reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 28.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable Partners reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51,462 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 46,430 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Brookfield Renewable Partners reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Brookfield Renewable Partners 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Brookfield Renewable Partners use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable Partners reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Brookfield Renewable Partners's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable Partners reported 1,457,905 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 Brookfield Renewable Partners 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.
Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable Partners reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,457,905 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 51.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Brookfield Renewable Partners disclose?
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable Partners 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 Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 744,009 tCOâ‚‚e (51.03%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 713,896 tCOâ‚‚e (48.97%)
Brookfield Renewable Partners's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Brookfield Renewable Partners's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Brookfield Renewable Partners reported a total carbon footprint of 1,650,986 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.32% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Brookfield Renewable Partners's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.88%.