- Potential environmental impacts (wildlife, noise, shadow flicker, glare)
- Obtaining necessary permits and approvals from the AUC and local municipalities.
McCain Foods Limited (in partnership with Elemental Energy)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, McCain Foods Limited (in partnership with Elemental Energy) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0 tCO2e/year (target). 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
0 tCO2e/year (target)
2024
Renewable Energy
100% (target for McCain's Coaldale plant)
of total energy
Energy Use
40 MW (target)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 tCO2e/year (target) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Developing a 40 MW hybrid renewable energy facility (wind and solar) to power McCain's Coaldale Processing Plant, offsetting all its electricity needs and resulting in zero emissions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete Environmental Surveys (Now)
- Stakeholder Consultation (August 2024)
- AUC Submission (Early 2025)
- Anticipated AUC Approval (Mid 2025)
- Municipal Development Permit (Late 2025)
📅 Medium-term
- Construction Start (Mid 2026)
- Target Commercial Operations (2026)
🔭 Long-term
- Operate for 20-30 years
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Renewable EnergyClimate ChangeSustainability