- Climate-related extreme weather events impacting the electricity distribution system
- Increased cost to repair damaged assets
- Reduction in demand for grid-supplied electricity distribution from conservation measures and new technologies
- New parties providing customers with other sources of energy
- Government policies not aligning with Toronto Hydro's strategic objectives
- Lack of regulatory support for electrification initiatives
Toronto Hydro Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Toronto Hydro Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 16.0K 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
22.3K tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
18.6K m3/year
2022
Waste
3.5K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
102.9K GJ/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 6.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 16.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 8% from 2021 (cumulative reduction of 40% from 2018)
- Installed 32 new public EV charging stations, bringing the total to 47
- Installed 10 new EV chargers at the workplace, totaling 28 across all locations
- Reduction of paper consumption by approximately 72% (compared 2022 to 2018)
- Planted 5,000 trees in partnership with Tree Canada
- Planted 242 trees and shrubs in an employee event
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change ResilienceService ReliabilityAffordabilityEquity, Diversity and InclusionHealth, Safety and WellnessTransportation ElectrificationEthics and IntegrityGreenhouse Gas Emissions