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Sustainability at Northland
Through diverse energy solutions, strong global partnerships and sustainable initiatives that minimize our environmental impacts, we’re working to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy that powers global communities.
Read our 2024 report to learn more about the progress we’ve made across our business, and the goals and commitments Northland has set to progress our sustainability efforts.
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2024 Sustainability Report [Download]
2024 ESG Performance Index [Download]
2024 Assurance Report [Download]
Green Financing Framework [Download]
Sustainalytics Second-Party Opinion [Download]
Total electricity generated
Reduction in GHG emissions intensity since 2019
Significant environmental incidents
Of new gross renewable energy capacity by 2027
Awards & Recognition
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Northland has four strategic focus areas that guide our sustainability efforts and priority workstreams. These focus areas are informed by the results of our 2023 materiality assessment, corporate strategy, industry trends, and ongoing stakeholder engagement. We are committed to regularly reviewing and adjusting our focus areas based on our business needs and stakeholder input, ensuring alignment with evolving sustainability priorities and broader organization objectives.
At Northland, our 2024 strategic focus areas include:
- Health and safety
- Climate change
- Human rights
- Sustainability supply chain
Northland is committed to and focused on supporting the decarbonization of the global energy grid through operating a strong fleet of global energy assets, and constantly evaluating opportunities that align with current market needs, our strategic goals and a long-term vision for a sustainable future. Since 2019, we have reduced the carbon intensity of our operations by 30%, and we continue to make progress as we bring into operation new assets, including another 2.2 GW of renewable energy generation by 2027.
While Northland’s long-term trajectory is toward reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity and ultimately net zero emissions, our progress is not linear. For example, we currently have two offshore wind facilities under construction; these will meaningfully reduce our emissions intensity, but the results will not start to appear in our inventory until 2026 through 2027, when the facilities each become operational. Similarly, our natural gas plants provide essential stability to energy systems; their energy production and emissions will fluctuate from year to year, driven by supply and demand on the grid. Northland’s 2024 ESG Performance Index provides further details on emissions breakdowns and year-over-year fluctuations.
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Case Studies
Case Study 1: Wildlife Protection in New York State
Caring for the planet includes protecting the wildlife around us. At our Bluestone onshore wind farm in New York, six rotating bio-monitors operate during key times – beginning 30 minutes before sunrise and ending 30 minutes after sunset – to observe Bald and Golden eagles in the area. When an eagle is detected within a designated range, the nearby turbines are temporarily curtailed to ensure the bird’s safety until it has moved out of the vicinity. In addition to identifying the eagle species, the bio-monitors record critical data such as the time of the sighting, whether the bird is an adult or juvenile, and its flight path. This information is then shared with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for further analysis.
Case Study 2: Sponsoring Traditional Debate in Scotland
We’re committed to fostering partnerships with local communities and Indigenous Peoples. In 2024, Deasbad, a well established and prestigious national debating competition in Scotland, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Northland was proud to sponsor the competition, which provides students across Scotland with a unique platform to showcase their proficiency in the Gaelic language. The competition culminated in a final debate held in the Scottish Parliamentary Chambers, where participants presented their arguments before distinguished guests including members of the Scottish Parliament.
Case Study 3: Recognizing Contractor Excellence in HSE
The health, safety and well-being of our people sit at the core of everything we do. In line with this commitment, we introduced the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Contractor Awards, designed to promote continuous improvement and reward and incentivize contractors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to HSE. These awards recognize contractors who go above and beyond, demonstrating exceptional safety culture, robust HSE management plans, compliance with HSE standards, and other critical performance metrics. Spanning numerous sites and facilities, the awards highlight excellence and set a benchmark for others to follow.
