Brookfield Renewable Corp
Brookfield Renewable's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable 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 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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Brookfield Renewable's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brookfield Renewable amounted to 168,047 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brookfield Renewable increased by 2.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Brookfield Renewable's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brookfield Renewable's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Brookfield Renewable were 134,654 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Brookfield Renewable reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Brookfield Renewable's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brookfield Renewable's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Brookfield Renewable's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Brookfield Renewable's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,630 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 33,393 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Brookfield Renewable reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Brookfield Renewable's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Brookfield Renewable 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brookfield Renewable's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.05% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Brookfield Renewable use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Brookfield Renewable's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Brookfield Renewable's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported 362,145 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Brookfield Renewable includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Brookfield Renewable's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brookfield Renewable's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported total Scope 3 emissions of 362,145 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 94.59% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.41% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Brookfield Renewable reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Brookfield Renewable's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 12.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brookfield Renewable's Scope 3 emissions increased by 133.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Brookfield Renewable disclose?
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Brookfield Renewable's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Brookfield Renewable's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 342,545 tCO₂e (94.59%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 19,600 tCO₂e (5.41%)
Brookfield Renewable's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Brookfield Renewable’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 134,654 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,142 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 32.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Brookfield Renewable's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Brookfield Renewable's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 32.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 425.03 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Brookfield Renewable rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Brookfield Renewable among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Brookfield Renewable's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Brookfield Renewable reported a total carbon footprint of 530,192 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 65.73% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Brookfield Renewable's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 68.3% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 25.4%. a