A2A SpA

Common Name
A2A
Country
Italy
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Employees
14,772
Ticker
A2A
Exchange
EURONEXT MILAN
Description
A2A S.p.A. is an Italian-based multi-utility company that operates in the energy, environment, heat, and networks sectors. Founded in 2008 through the merger of several regional utilities, it serves a...

A2A's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, A2A completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

A2A has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Insights into A2A's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of A2A amounted to 5,737,515 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of A2A decreased by 34.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

A2A's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202302.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+22%+21%-35%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are A2A's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of A2A were 5,600,628 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has A2A reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, A2A's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), A2A's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 35.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are A2A's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, A2A reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,730 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 136,887 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has A2A reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, A2A's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 27.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), A2A's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 25.01% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does A2A use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, A2A reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

A2A's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into A2A's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, A2A reported 9,350,588 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of A2A includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

A2A's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202302.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+28%+36%+266%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are A2A's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, A2A reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,350,588 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 30.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 69.2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has A2A reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, A2A's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 538.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), A2A's Scope 3 emissions increased by 266.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does A2A disclose?

In 2023, A2A reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of A2A's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to A2A's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,227,214 tCO₂e (66.6%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,128,242 tCO₂e (12.07%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,103,023 tCO₂e (11.8%)

A2A's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(12.1%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(66.6%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(11.8%)

Insights into A2A's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, A2A reported a total carbon footprint of 15,088,103 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 33.59% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to A2A's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 37.12%. a

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