ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA
ACS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, ACS 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).
ACS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 ACS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ACS amounted to 449,420 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 ACS decreased by 6.4%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
ACS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ACS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of ACS were 327,087 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has ACS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ACS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 89.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), ACS's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ACS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are ACS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, ACS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 106,834 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 122,333 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has ACS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), ACS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.13% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does ACS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, ACS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
ACS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into ACS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, ACS reported 8,416,420 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 ACS includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
ACS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ACS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, ACS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,416,420 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 56.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 43.86% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has ACS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ACS's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 231.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), ACS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ACS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ACS disclose?
In 2024, ACS reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of ACS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to ACS's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,703,527 tCO₂e (44%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,985,219 tCO₂e (23.59%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,672,020.4 tCO₂e (19.87%)
ACS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ACS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, ACS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 327,087 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 43,324 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.55 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
ACS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does ACS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, ACS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.55 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.9 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does ACS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, ACS ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
ACS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into ACS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, ACS reported a total carbon footprint of 8,865,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.63% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to ACS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.69%. a