Power Corporation of Canada
Power Corporation of Canada's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Power Corporation of Canada 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).
Power Corporation of Canada has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Power Corporation of Canada's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Power Corporation of Canada amounted to 27,299 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).
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Power Corporation of Canada increased by 6.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Power Corporation of Canada were 11,822 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Power Corporation of Canada reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Power Corporation of Canada reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,477 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Power Corporation of Canada reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 34.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Power Corporation of Canada 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Power Corporation of Canada use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Power Corporation of Canada reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Power Corporation of Canada's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Power Corporation of Canada reported 74,975 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2022 disclosure of Power Corporation of Canada includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Power Corporation of Canada reported total Scope 3 emissions of 74,975 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 20.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 79.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Power Corporation of Canada reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Power Corporation of Canada disclose?
In 2022, Power Corporation of Canada reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 57,800 tCOâ‚‚e (79.25%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 8,581 tCOâ‚‚e (11.77%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,740 tCOâ‚‚e (7.87%)
Power Corporation of Canada's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Power Corporation of Canada's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Power Corporation of Canada reported a total carbon footprint of 102,274 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.94% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Power Corporation of Canada's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.13%.