- Intermittency of renewable energy sources.
- COVID-19 pandemic.
- Environmental impact of coal-fired power plants.
- Addressing local community concerns (noise and pollution).
- Cybersecurity risks.
InterGen
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, InterGen disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.8M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.4K 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
5.8M tCO2e/year
2020
Water Usage
11.9M m3/year
2020
Waste
199.4 tons/year (non-hazardous, UK only)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 5.8M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.4K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.8M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Upgraded lighting at Rocksavage Power Plant, reducing energy usage by 38,544 kWh/year and improving lighting circuit efficiency by 20-30%
- Millmerran power station has the lowest carbon emissions of any coal plant in Australia’s National Electricity Market.
- Application made for funding to plant an additional 200 hectares of hardwood trees by December 2023.
- Callide C turbine upgrade delivered an additional 18MW capacity without increasing fossil fuel consumption or carbon emissions.
- Significant ash recycling at Millmerran, Australia
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy TransitionGreenhouse Gas EmissionsAir QualityWater and Waste ManagementBiodiversity and Land UseHealth & SafetyEmployee Engagement and WellbeingTalent ManagementDiversity and InclusionCommunity Engagement and InvestmentGovernance and ComplianceResponsible ProcurementCyber Security & Data Protection