Reducing our emissions from operations by 35% by 2030
In 2020-21, we set a target to reduce our emissions from operations by 35 per cent, from 2019 levels, by 2030. SaskEnergy’s operational emissions include those from our natural gas system as well as company-owned vehicles, and emissions related to heating and powering our offices and facilities. We are now halfway toward achieving this goal.
Our roadmap
SaskEnergy has three priority areas to align projects and activities that address our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
1. Vent gas reduction
About 25 per cent of SaskEnergy’s emissions come from venting — whether from gas line maintenance activities or through a device that vents gas by design. Conserving and flaring gas, rather than releasing it into the atmosphere, has a significant impact on our overall emissions reductions.
2. Renewable electricity
This focus area involves bringing more renewable electricity into our operations.
3. Optimization
We are focused on optimizing our existing operational practices, as well as our infrastructure, to reduce GHG emissions. This has a direct impact on emissions from operational activities such as venting, flaring, and combustion.