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Acea's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Acea 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).
Acea 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Acea's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acea amounted to 809,704 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 Acea increased by 13.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Acea's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acea's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acea were 398,813 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Acea reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Acea's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acea's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Acea's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Acea reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 421,755 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 410,891 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Acea reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Acea's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Acea's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acea's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 19.6% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Acea use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Acea reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Acea's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Acea's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Acea reported 2,306,415 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 Acea includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Acea's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acea's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Acea reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,306,415 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 67.77% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.23% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Acea reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Acea's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 34.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acea's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Acea's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acea disclose?
In 2024, Acea reported emissions for 6 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 Acea's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Acea's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,537,403 tCO₂e (66.66%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 697,006 tCO₂e (30.22%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 46,408 tCO₂e (2.01%)
Acea's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acea’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Acea reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 398,813 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,242 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 94.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Acea's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Acea's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Acea reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 94.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 575.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Acea rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Acea ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Acea is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Acea's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Acea reported a total carbon footprint of 3,116,119 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.21% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Acea's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.19%.a