- Aging electrical equipment leading to mineral oil releases
- Meeting Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) targets due to unforeseen outages
Emera Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Emera Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) + 8301206 tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 13.3M tCO2/year; Scope 3: 8.3M tCO2e/year. 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
13.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) + 8301206 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
42.5% (Nova Scotia Power)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.7M thousand cubic meters withdrawn; 64718 thousand cubic meters consumed
2023
Waste
302.4K tonnes of coal ash (23% recycled)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 13.3M tCO2/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.3M tCO2e/year |
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 | 13.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) + 8301206 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 14.7K ktCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) + 8811 ktCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 16.2M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% since 2005 (47% reduction in Scope 1 CO2)
- 42.5% of total sales were RES-compliant in Nova Scotia, exceeding the 40% renewable energy target
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity and InclusionSafetyCustomer ExperienceSupply Chain OversightIndigenous Engagement