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A2A's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into A2A's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of A2A amounted to 4,870,043 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of A2A decreased by 16.13%, 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
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are A2A's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of A2A were 4,620,312 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 21.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), A2A's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are A2A's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, A2A reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 108,261 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 249,731 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 132.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), A2A's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.05% in 2024, 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 2024, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into A2A's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, A2A reported 13,698,987 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 2024 disclosure of A2A includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
A2A's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are A2A's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, A2A reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,698,987 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 45.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 54.97% 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 835.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), A2A's Scope 3 emissions increased by 46.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does A2A disclose?
In 2024, A2A reported emissions for 8 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 2024, the largest contributors to A2A's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,169,893 tCO₂e (52.34%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,153,510 tCO₂e (30.32%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,284,204 tCO₂e (9.37%)
A2A's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into A2A’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, A2A reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,620,312 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,081 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 353.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
A2A's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does A2A's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, A2A reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 353.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 336.55 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does A2A rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, A2A ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
A2A is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into A2A's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, A2A reported a total carbon footprint of 18,569,030 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 22.51% increase compared to 2023, 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 73.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 24.88%. a