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Ormat Technologies Inc

Common Name
Ormat Technologies
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
1,512
Ticker
ORA
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Ormat Technologies Inc. is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, specializing in the development, construction, and operation of geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants. Ormat's...

Ormat Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Ormat Technologies 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, Ormat Technologies has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Ormat Technologies’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Ormat Technologies's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Ormat Technologies's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Ormat Technologies's Sustainability Report 2021
b. Ormat Technologies's Sustainability Report 2021
c. Ormat Technologies's Sustainability Report 2018
c. Ormat Technologies's Sustainability Report 2018

Insights into Ormat Technologies's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofOrmat Technologies amounted to198,038metric 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 Ormat Technologiesdecreased by 4.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Ormat Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e+631%-53%+16%+65%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ormat Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ormat Technologies were 171,778 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Ormat Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Ormat Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 520.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2022), Ormat Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Ormat Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Ormat Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,934 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 26,260 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Ormat Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2022), Ormat Technologies's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ormat Technologies's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Ormat Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Ormat Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Ormat Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202309 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Ormat Technologies's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Ormat Technologies reported 337,122 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2023 disclosure of Ormat Technologies includes a breakdown across 0of 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

Ormat Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230100 k200 k300 k400 ktCO2e+100%+18%+4308%-15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ormat Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Ormat Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 337,122 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Ormat Technologies's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.88%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

Insights into Ormat Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Ormat Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 171,778 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 829 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 207.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Ormat Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

101,00050,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CBPortland General ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,412,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,440Scope 1 Intensity: 1,864.23 tCO2e/$MCCConsumers EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,482,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,166Scope 1 Intensity: 1,741.89 tCO2e/$MCalifornia Water Service GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 795Scope 1 Intensity: 10.33 tCO2e/$MSouthwest Gas HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 379,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,112Scope 1 Intensity: 74.17 tCO2e/$MChesapeake UtilitiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 192,505 tCO2eRevenue: $M 671Scope 1 Intensity: 287.06 tCO2e/$MSpireYear: 2024Scope 1: 368,254 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,593Scope 1 Intensity: 142.02 tCO2e/$MFluence EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 20 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,697Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MMDU Resources GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,963,433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,657Scope 1 Intensity: 421.58 tCO2e/$MBBBrookfield InfrastructureYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,666Scope 1 Intensity: 572.83 tCO2e/$MALLETEYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,288,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,880Scope 1 Intensity: 2,281.09 tCO2e/$MMGE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,637,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 690Scope 1 Intensity: 2,371.23 tCO2e/$MUGIYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,024,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,210Scope 1 Intensity: 142.08 tCO2e/$MAmerican Water WorksYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,684Scope 1 Intensity: 14.81 tCO2e/$MNorthwest Natural HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 101,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,197Scope 1 Intensity: 84.59 tCO2e/$MNextera EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,409,916 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,753Scope 1 Intensity: 1,753.72 tCO2e/$MConstellation EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,403,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,568Scope 1 Intensity: 356.57 tCO2e/$MSempraYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,185Scope 1 Intensity: 508.15 tCO2e/$MAvistaYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,035,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,752Scope 1 Intensity: 1,732.84 tCO2e/$MBlack HillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,500,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,128Scope 1 Intensity: 2,114.97 tCO2e/$MNew Jersey ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,466 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,797Scope 1 Intensity: 27.53 tCO2e/$MClearway EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 540,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,314Scope 1 Intensity: 410.96 tCO2e/$MONE GasYear: 2024Scope 1: 892,747 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,084Scope 1 Intensity: 428.47 tCO2e/$MAESYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,779,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,278Scope 1 Intensity: 2,262.50 tCO2e/$MBrookfield RenewableYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,142Scope 1 Intensity: 32.51 tCO2e/$MIdacorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.99 tCO2e/$MOrmat TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 171,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 829Scope 1 Intensity: 207.11 tCO2e/$M

How does Ormat Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Ormat Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 207.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 421.58, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Ormat Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Ormat Technologies ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Ormat Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Ormat Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 535,160 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Ormat Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 32.1%.a

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