Capital Power Corp.
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: Canada
Identifier: TSE:CPX
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for most of its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sales of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 325 out of 647
Universe
Global Universe 10567 out of 15094
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Industry Comparison
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16.5
Low
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56 out of 647 |
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27.3
Medium
|
248 out of 647 |
Capital Power Corp. |
30.1
High
|
325 out of 647 |
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50.4
Severe
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598 out of 647 |
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50.5
Severe
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Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
Capital Power Corp.'s Exposure is High
Management
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Capital Power Corp.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Capital Power Corp.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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