Emera Inc
Emera's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Emera 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).
Emera has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Emera's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Emera amounted to 13,383,982 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 Emera increased by ∞%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Emera's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Emera's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Emera were 13,381,615 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
What are Emera's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Emera reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,367 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Emera use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Emera reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Emera's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Emera's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Emera reported 8,626,820 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 Emera includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Emera's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Emera's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Emera reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,626,820 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 10.2% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 89.8% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Emera reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Emera's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Emera's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Emera's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Emera's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Emera disclose?
In 2024, Emera 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 Emera's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Emera's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,746,638 tCO₂e (89.8%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 880,182 tCO₂e (10.2%)
Emera's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Emera’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Emera reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,381,615 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,005 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,673.53 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Emera's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Emera's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Emera reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,673.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,560.44, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Emera rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Emera ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Emera is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Emera's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Emera reported a total carbon footprint of 22,010,802 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 165.16% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Emera's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 60.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 39.19%.a