FTS Fortis Inc

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of March, 2024

 

Commission File Number: 001-37915

 

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Fortis Inc.

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Fortis Place, Suite 1100
5 Springdale Street
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada, A1E 0E4

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒

 

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Fortis Inc. Press Release, dated March 11, 2024.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

	Fortis Inc. (Registrant)
Date: March 11, 2024	/s/ James R. Reid
	By:			James R. Reid
	Title:			Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Legal Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

St. John's, NL – March 11, 2024

 

 

FORTIS INC. RELEASES 2024 CLIMATE REPORT

 

Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) today released its 2024 Climate Report. This report builds on our 2022 TCFD and Climate Assessment and further details our understanding of climate-related impacts across the Fortis group of companies.

 

New in this report:

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Climate scenario analysis using low and high emissions scenarios over three time horizons.

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Physical risks and opportunities assessed for priority assets using nine climate hazards. Transition risks and opportunities assessed using a framework based on enterprise risk management principles.

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Mitigation and resiliency activities across Fortis utilities.

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Enhanced disclosures on climate governance at Fortis and its utilities.

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Climate action and progress on established emission targets since the 2019 baseline year.

 

"With the knowledge gained from climate scenario analysis, we can make more informed decisions to minimize climate-related risks, maximize strategic growth opportunities, and increase the resilience of our operations while delivering cleaner energy our customers can afford," said David Hutchens, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fortis Inc. "We will continue to assess and prepare for how climate change impacts our business to position Fortis well for the future."

 

Fortis' current business strategy addresses the risks and opportunities identified in this report and informs future work to advance the preparedness of our utilities for climate impacts. Fortis remains focused on achieving emissions reduction targets, investing in cleaner energy solutions, enhancing resiliency of energy delivery assets, and supporting policy advancements.

 

 

About Fortis

 

Fortis is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry with 2023 revenue of $12 billion and total assets of $66 billion as at December 31, 2023. The Corporation's 9,600 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces, ten U.S. states and three Caribbean countries.

 

Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and NYSE and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedarplus.ca, or www.sec.gov.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Investor Enquiries Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice President, Investor Relations Fortis Inc. 248.946.3572 investorrelations@fortisinc.com

Media Enquiries Ms. Karen McCarthy Vice President, Communications & Government Relations Fortis Inc. 709.737.5323 media@fortisinc.com

 

 

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