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Hydro One Ltd

Common Name
Hydro One
Country
Canada
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
7,261
Ticker
H
Exchange
TMX Group Inc.
Description
Hydro One Ltd. is a prominent utility company engaged in the transmission and distribution of electricity in Ontario, Canada. Its primary function is to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of e...

Hydro One's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Hydro One 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Hydro One has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
98,914a
129,994a
149,995a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
320,231a
209,292b
202,576b
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
16.7713a
21.9399a
26.094a
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Verified Sources Behind Hydro One’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Hydro One's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Hydro One's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Hydro One's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Hydro One's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hydro One amounted to 419,145 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 Hydro One increased by 23.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Hydro One's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e+13%-9%-11%-13%-24%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hydro One's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hydro One were 98,914 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Hydro One reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hydro One's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hydro One's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Hydro One's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Hydro One reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 320,231 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Hydro One reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hydro One's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 97.97%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hydro One's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 53.01% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does Hydro One use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Hydro One reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Hydro One's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Hydro One’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Hydro One reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 98,914 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,898 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.77 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Hydro One's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)China PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,876,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,428Scope 1 Intensity: 6,714.29 tCO2e/$MEnel ChileYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,376,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,905Scope 1 Intensity: 608.53 tCO2e/$MPortland General ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,412,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,440Scope 1 Intensity: 1,864.23 tCO2e/$MConsumers EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,482,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,166Scope 1 Intensity: 1,741.89 tCO2e/$MNeoenergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,226Scope 1 Intensity: 14.99 tCO2e/$MCopelYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,318 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,403Scope 1 Intensity: 5.09 tCO2e/$MEquatorialYear: 2024Scope 1: 923,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,988Scope 1 Intensity: 132.15 tCO2e/$MCPFL EnergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,770 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,900Scope 1 Intensity: 11.71 tCO2e/$MPinnacle West CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,975,406 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,125Scope 1 Intensity: 2,141.58 tCO2e/$MAvangridYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,636,499 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,309Scope 1 Intensity: 196.96 tCO2e/$MElia GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,252 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,222Scope 1 Intensity: 3.11 tCO2e/$MAlliant EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,121,958 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,981Scope 1 Intensity: 3,296.15 tCO2e/$MEvergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,958,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,847Scope 1 Intensity: 3,584.27 tCO2e/$MTernaYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,422 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,795Scope 1 Intensity: 20.93 tCO2e/$MCMS EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,450,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,515Scope 1 Intensity: 2,455.21 tCO2e/$MPPLYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,663,140 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,462Scope 1 Intensity: 3,150.93 tCO2e/$MCenterPoint EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,170,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,696Scope 1 Intensity: 594.63 tCO2e/$MPOWERGRIDYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,360Scope 1 Intensity: 9.29 tCO2e/$MAmerenYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,883,180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,500Scope 1 Intensity: 2,651.09 tCO2e/$MWEC Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,060,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,600Scope 1 Intensity: 2,216.30 tCO2e/$MBC HydroYear: 2024Scope 1: 205,433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,266Scope 1 Intensity: 39.01 tCO2e/$MOntario Power GenerationYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,698,108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,996Scope 1 Intensity: 940.34 tCO2e/$MEmeraYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,381,615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2,673.53 tCO2e/$MFortisYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,069,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1,008.62 tCO2e/$MHydro OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 98,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,898Scope 1 Intensity: 16.77 tCO2e/$M

How does Hydro One's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Hydro One reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 974.48, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Hydro One rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Hydro One ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Hydro One is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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