Corporacion Acciona Energias Renovables SA
Acciona Energía's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Acciona Energía 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).
Acciona Energía has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Acciona Energía's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acciona Energía amounted to 55,439 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acciona Energía increased by 6.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Acciona Energía's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acciona Energía's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acciona Energía were 10,719 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
Has Acciona Energía reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Acciona Energía's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acciona Energía's Scope 1 emissions increased by 56.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Acciona Energía's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,079 tCO₂e using the market-based method, and 44,720 tCO₂e using the location-based method.
Has Acciona Energía reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acciona Energía's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Acciona Energía 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Acciona Energía use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Acciona Energía's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Acciona Energía's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported 622,530 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Acciona Energía includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Acciona Energía's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acciona Energía's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported total Scope 3 emissions of 622,530 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
Approximately 98.83% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.17% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Acciona Energía reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Acciona Energía's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 96.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acciona Energía's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acciona Energía disclose?
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Acciona Energía's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Acciona Energía's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 275,958 tCO₂e (44.33%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 231,869 tCO₂e (37.25%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 85,804 tCO₂e (13.78%)
Acciona Energía's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acciona Energía's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Acciona Energía reported a total carbon footprint of 677,969 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.59% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Acciona Energía's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.6%.