- Balancing the need for access to affordable, reliable energy while transitioning to a cleaner energy system
- Fluctuating demand from ATCO Australia’s natural gas power generation
- Increase in extreme weather events
- Cybersecurity threats
- Supply chain disruptions
ATCO Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ATCO Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.4K ktCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 698 ktCO2e/year; Scope 2: 199 ktCO2e/year; Scope 3: 23.4K ktCO2e/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
23.4K ktCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
63%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.2 million m3/year
2023
Waste
1.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
8.5 PJ/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). | 698 ktCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 199 ktCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 23.4K ktCO2e/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 | 23.4K ktCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 24.5K kilotonnes CO2e |
| 2021 | 1.6M tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 873 kilotonnes CO2e |
| 2019 | 8.3K kilotonnes CO2e |
| 2018 | 10.8K kilotonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions to earnings intensity by 32 per cent from 2020 baseline
- Reduced customers’ emissions by 784,000 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) cumulatively since 2020
- 63% of power generation capacity is renewables
- Owned, managed or developed 429 MW of renewable energy by the end of 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions to earnings intensity by 30 per cent (Scope 1 and 2)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce our customers’ GHG emissions by 2 million tonnes
- Own, develop or manage over 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy
- Derive 20 per cent of revenues from transitional product categories
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Corporate governanceBusiness ethicsResponsible supply chainEnergy transition & climate changeSystem reliability & availabilityGHG emissionsIndigenous relations, economic opportunities & reconciliationPublic health & safetyCommunity engagement & investmentHuman capital development, retention & attractionEmployee safety & well-beingDiversity, equity, & inclusion