TransAlta Corp
TransAlta's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, TransAlta 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, TransAlta has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 TransAlta's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TransAlta amounted to 10,908,000 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 TransAlta increased by 6.6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
TransAlta's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TransAlta's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of TransAlta were 10,871,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has TransAlta reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, TransAlta's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), TransAlta's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are TransAlta's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, TransAlta reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has TransAlta reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, TransAlta's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 36.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), TransAlta's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 31.48% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does TransAlta use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, TransAlta reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
TransAlta's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into TransAlta’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, TransAlta reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,871,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,534 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4,289.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
TransAlta's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does TransAlta's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, TransAlta reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4,289.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4,745.08 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does TransAlta rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, TransAlta ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
TransAlta is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a