Hydro-Quebec
Hydro-Quebec's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Hydro-Quebec 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).
Hydro-Quebec 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
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Insights into Hydro-Quebec's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hydro-Quebec amounted to 363,189 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 Hydro-Quebec increased by 1.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Hydro-Quebec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hydro-Quebec's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hydro-Quebec were 342,020 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hydro-Quebec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hydro-Quebec's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hydro-Quebec's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Hydro-Quebec's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Hydro-Quebec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,169 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Hydro-Quebec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hydro-Quebec's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 153.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hydro-Quebec's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 72.88% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Hydro-Quebec use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Hydro-Quebec reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Hydro-Quebec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Hydro-Quebec's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Hydro-Quebec reported 383,301 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 Hydro-Quebec includes a breakdown across 2 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
Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Hydro-Quebec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 383,301 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Hydro-Quebec reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 116.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 emissions increased by 54.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hydro-Quebec disclose?
In 2023, Hydro-Quebec 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 Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 366,582 tCO₂e (95.64%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 16,719 tCO₂e (4.36%)
Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hydro-Quebec's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Hydro-Quebec reported a total carbon footprint of 746,490 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.27% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Hydro-Quebec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 51.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 45.82%. a