- Conventional waste diversion rate did not meet the target (69.1% vs. 71%).
- Climate-related risks such as changing water levels and temperatures, and increased risk of extreme weather events.
- Housing affordability challenges in the region.
- Shortage of healthcare professionals in the region.
Bruce Power L.P.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Bruce Power L.P. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.7K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 5.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 11.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 0.60 MtCO2e. 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
16.7K tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
1.9 million cubic meters
2023
Waste
2.3K tons
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). | 5.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 0.60 MtCO2e |
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 | 16.7K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 19.9 MMt CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Met greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in 2023, with net emissions totaling 16,744 tCO2e (25% reduction from 2019 baseline).
- Reduced fuel consumption from stationary equipment by 53%, resulting in a 2,800 tCO2e decrease for Scope 1 emissions.
- Retired 148,216 MWh of Clean Energy Credits (CECs), decreasing Scope 2 emissions by 4,150 tCO2e.
- Reduced water consumption from Lake Huron to 1.9 million cubic meters, below the target of 2.3 million cubic meters.
- Successfully completed an ISO 14001 re-registration audit with no non-conformances.
- Eradicated high-density Phragmites from the Fishing Islands.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its site operations by 2027.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase Indigenous supplier network participation to ≥65%.
🔭 Long-term
- Contribute to a net zero Canada by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentPeople and SafetyProducts and ServicesCommunity