TransAlta Corp.
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: Canada
Identifier: TSE:TA
TransAlta is an independent power producer based in Alberta, Canada. The company owns more than 70 power plants in Canada, the Western United States, and Australia. TransAlta's net generating capacity is approximately two thirds coal or natural gas-fired. The remaining one third consists primarily of hydroelectric plants and wind energy farms. We expect this mix to shift to more renewable energy as the company retires Alberta coal plants to comply with carbon emissions legislation. TransAlta also has an energy trading and marketing business and owns natural gas transmission lines.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 377 out of 672
Universe
Global Universe 11869 out of 14731
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Generating Public Co., Ltd. |
30.4
High
|
255 out of 672 |
| TransAlta Corp. |
35.9
High
|
377 out of 672 |
| Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. |
38.4
High
|
430 out of 672 |
| Guangdong Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. |
47.6
Severe
|
587 out of 672 |
| Kenon Holdings Ltd |
59.3
Severe
|
667 out of 672 |
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