ESG is more than simply a business strategy
We have a target to reduce annual CO2e emissions by 75 per cent over 2015 levels by 2026.
2024+ Sustainability Targets
Our 2024+ sustainability targets highlight our future ESG value proposition and how we will continue to position TransAlta as an ESG leader in the future.
Sustainability Reporting
We have reported on sustainability for over 25 years and our report is subject to third-party assurance to ensure its accuracy.
ESG is more than simply a business strategy at TransAlta, it’s our competitive advantage.
Sustainability, or ESG, is one of our core values: it is part of our corporate culture and is a top priority. We strive to integrate sustainability into governance, decision-making, risk management and our day-to-day business processes, while balancing growth considerations and the economy.
The outcome of continuous improvement on key ESG issues and ensuring our economic value creation is balanced with a value proposition for the environment and for people.
Sustainability – it’s in our DNA
TransAlta’s renewable energy commitment began more than one hundred years ago when the company built the first hydro asset in Alberta, which still operate today.
Our membership and participation with key sustainability organizations supports and validates our ESG strategy. We’re members of:
- The Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), which includes GLOBE, Delphi, and Leading Change Canada
- The Canadian Electricity Association Sustainability Steering Committee
Our key strategic ESG pillars
- Clean, reliable and sustainable electricity production
- Safe, healthy, diverse and engaged workplace
- Progressive environmental stewardship
- Positive Indigenous, stakeholder and customer relationships
- Technology and innovation
