Meridian Energy Ltd
Meridian Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Meridian Energy 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).
However, Meridian Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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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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 Meridian Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meridian Energy amounted to 2,373 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 Meridian Energy decreased by 1.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Meridian Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Meridian Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Meridian Energy were 1,060 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Meridian Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Meridian Energy's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meridian Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Meridian Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Meridian Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,313 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Meridian Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Meridian Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 44.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meridian Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Meridian Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Meridian Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Meridian Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Meridian Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Meridian Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Meridian Energy reported 112,139 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 Meridian Energy includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Meridian Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Meridian Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Meridian Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 112,139 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Meridian Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Meridian Energy's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 249.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meridian Energy's Scope 3 emissions increased by 141.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into Meridian Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Meridian Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,060 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,943 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Meridian Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Meridian Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Meridian Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 127.62 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Meridian Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Meridian Energy ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Meridian Energy among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Meridian Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Meridian Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 114,512 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 134.42% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Meridian Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.15%. a