- Extreme weather conditions (-50ºC to 40ºC)
- Alberta electricity grid not yet committed to Net-Zero by 2050.
- Difficulty in setting Scope 3 emissions reduction targets due to limited control over sources.
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 243.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 12.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 13.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 218.4K 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
243.6K tCO2e/year
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). | 12.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 218.4K 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 | 243.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | Data available in graphs showing increase since 2008, with target to keep emissions constant from 2014-2020. |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by over 40% from 2014 to 2023.
- Implementation of CoGen system in 2021, reducing electricity purchased from the grid.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 30% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2035
- Offset all staff business-related travel by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045
- No increase in Scope 3 emissions (Category 11) by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Net-Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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