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Capital Power Corp
Capital Power's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Capital Power 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).
However, Capital Power has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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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Location-Based | 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.  | 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 Capital Power's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCapital Power amounted to17,471,328metric 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 Capital Powerdecreased by 6.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Capital Power's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Capital Power's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Capital Power were 17,431,328 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Capital Power reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Capital Power's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Capital Power's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Capital Power's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Capital Power reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Capital Power reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), Capital Power's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 21.64% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Capital Power use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Capital Power reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Capital Power's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Capital Power's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Capital Power reported 4,040,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Capital Power includes a breakdown across 0of 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
Capital Power's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Capital Power's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Capital Power reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,040,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Capital Power's Scope 3 emissions increased by 56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
Insights into Capital Power’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Capital Power reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,431,328 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,621 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6,651.17 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Capital Power's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Capital Power's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Capital Power reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6,651.17 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,358.12, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Capital Power rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Capital Power ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Capital Power is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Capital Power's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Capital Power reported a total carbon footprint of 21,511,328 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.64% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Capital Power's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 81.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 18.78%.a