Enbridge Inc
Enbridge's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Enbridge 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).
Enbridge has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Enbridge's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Enbridge amounted to 14,628,000 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). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Enbridge increased by 1.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Enbridge's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Enbridge's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Enbridge were 7,480,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Enbridge reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Enbridge's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Enbridge's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Enbridge's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Enbridge reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,961,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,148,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Enbridge reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Enbridge's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Enbridge 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Enbridge's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Enbridge 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Enbridge use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Enbridge reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Enbridge's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Enbridge's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Enbridge reported 54,634,100 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 2023 disclosure of Enbridge includes a breakdown across 3 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. a
Enbridge's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Enbridge's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Enbridge reported total Scope 3 emissions of 54,634,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 3.72% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.28% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Enbridge reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Enbridge's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Enbridge 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Enbridge's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Enbridge 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Enbridge disclose?
In 2023, Enbridge reported emissions for 3 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 Enbridge's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Enbridge's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 52,600,000 tCO₂e (96.28%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,029,000 tCO₂e (3.71%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,100 tCO₂e (0.01%)
Enbridge's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Enbridge’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Enbridge reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,480,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 32,970 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 226.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Enbridge's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Enbridge's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Enbridge reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 226.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,019.87, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Enbridge rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Enbridge ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Enbridge is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Enbridge's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Enbridge reported a total carbon footprint of 69,262,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.51% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Enbridge's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.8%. a