Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Water and Wastewater Management
• Affordability and Access
• Climate Change – Physical Risk
• Human Capital Management
• Community Relations
• Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Workforce Health and Safety
• Climate Change – Transition Risk
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• ESG Governance
• Grid Resiliency
• Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced net Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions to 191,245 tonnes CO2e in 2023 from 213,927 tonnes in 2022. Targeting a 50% reduction by 2025 and 85% by 2035.
• kīsikāw pīsim solar farm generated 19,078 MWh of electricity in its first full year of operation, powering nearly half of the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant.
• Achieved 95.5% reuse or recharge of treated wastewater effluent in U.S. operations.
• 20% project completion on Edmonton flood resilience upgrades.

Social Achievements

• Launched Go EV program in southwestern Ontario, distributing over $2 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations.
• Implemented Alberta government programs that lowered customer utility bills by more than $311 million.
• Maintained a 76% employee engagement score.
• Relauched Corporate Mentoring program supporting 60 local students.
• Held a Water Carnival in Clovis, New Mexico, engaging 1200 community members in water conservation discussions.

Governance Achievements

• 100% of EPCOR’s board is made up of independent directors.
• 45% of board seats held by women.
• 100% of ethics complaints actioned.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Inflation putting pressure on household budgets.
• Climate change impacts (extreme weather).
• Water scarcity in the U.S. Southwest.
• Balancing population and economic growth with emissions reduction targets.
• Cybersecurity incidents affecting electricity systems.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing affordability programs and advocating for electricity market reforms.
• Investing in flood resilience upgrades and protecting source water supplies.
• Implementing water reuse strategies.
• Developing roadmaps to increase efficiency and sustainability across business lines.
• Strengthening grid resiliency through investments and planning.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Indigenous Relations Procurement Strategy to increase Indigenous-owned businesses in supply chains.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Extreme weather

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services
• Growth in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB (Electric Utilities & Power Generators, Water Utilities & Services, Gas Utilities & Distributors), Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Brightspot Climate Inc. (reasonable assurance for Scope 1 and 2 emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
• Goal 1 (No Poverty)
• Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)

EPCOR's actions contribute to these goals through initiatives related to renewable energy, water management, climate action, community resilience, gender equality, and community investment.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed