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 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 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 2019, Hydro-Quebec's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
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 2019, Hydro-Quebec's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 185.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
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 energya
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 2019, Hydro-Quebec's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 122.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
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