- Increased demands on natural gas plants pushing emissions intensity higher
- Competition for talent in the renewables industry
- Extreme weather events affecting assets, supply chains, and infrastructure
Northland Power Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Northland Power Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 3: 270.0K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.3M tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
78%
of total energy
Waste
153 tons
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 270.0K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3M tCO2e |
| 2022 | 1.5M tCO2e (approx. Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2020 | 1.4M t CO2e (Scope 1) + 19208 t CO2e (Scope 2) = 1388291 tCO2e |
| 2019 | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 31% reduction in GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1+2 tCO₂e/MWh) from 2019 baseline
- Relocated Toronto office to a LEED Silver certified facility
- Added sheep grazing to some Canadian solar sites and apiaries to Thorold Cogeneration Station
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 2.4 GW of new gross renewable energy capacity by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- 65% reduction of GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1+2 tCO₂e/MWh) by 2030 from a 2019 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero greenhouse gas emissions from all scopes by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationBiodiversity and ecosystem managementHuman rights and sustainable supply chainLong-term business sustainability