- Lower power prices in Alberta due to increased renewable and gas supply.
- Increased competition in the clean energy market.
- Climate-related risks (extreme weather, water resource variability).
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Potential policy changes in the US and Australia.
TransAlta Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, TransAlta Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.6 million tonnes CO2e (scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 9.5 million tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 0.1 million tonnes CO2e; Scope 3: 3.7 million tonnes CO2e. 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
9.6 million tonnes CO2e (scope 1 & 2)
2024
Renewable Energy
Approximately 90% of owned net generation capacity (2024)
of total energy
Water Usage
25 million m3
2024
Waste
384.0K tonnes equivalent
2024
Energy Use
175 PJ
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 9.5 million tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.1 million tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.7 million tonnes CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.6 million tonnes CO2e (scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 10.2 million tonnes (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 12.5 million tonnes (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 20.6 million tonnes CO2e |
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 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% since 2015, exceeding 22.7 MT CO2e reduction.
- Retired 4,464 MW of coal-fired generation capacity and converted 1,659 MW of coal-fired capacity to natural gas since 2018.
- Achieved a 95% reduction of SO2 emissions and an 80% reduction of NOx emissions below 2005 levels (achieved in 2022 and maintained in 2024).
- Reduced fleet-wide water consumption by approximately 20 million m3 or 43% from 2015 levels (achieved in 2022 and maintained in 2024).
- Completed assessment and disclosure of nature-related risks and opportunities.
- Recorded zero biodiversity-related incidents.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% from 2015 levels by 2026.
- Cease coal-fired generation by the end of 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 30% reduction of scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
- Achieve 50% female representation on the Board by 2030.
- Achieve at least 40% female employment by 2030.
- Maintain water consumption intensity at 2023 levels by 2030.
- Achieve a 90% reduction of SO2 emissions intensity from 2023 base year by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero for 100% of scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2045.
- Complete full reclamation of Centralia coal mine by 2040 and Highvale coal mine by 2046.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceIndigenous RelationsSupply Chain SustainabilitySafety