ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA
ACS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 ACS's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ACS amounted to 531,988 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 ACS decreased by 1.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
ACS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ACS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of ACS were 380,722 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has ACS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ACS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 87.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), ACS's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ACS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are ACS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, ACS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 134,034 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 151,266 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has ACS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), ACS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ACS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does ACS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, ACS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, ACS reported 10,379,018 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of ACS 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.
ACS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ACS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, ACS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,379,018 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 53.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 46.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has ACS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ACS's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 308.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), ACS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ACS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ACS disclose?
In 2023, ACS 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 ACS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to ACS's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,715,333 tCOâ‚‚e (45.43%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 2,513,789 tCOâ‚‚e (24.22%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,086,212 tCOâ‚‚e (20.1%)
ACS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ACS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, ACS reported a total carbon footprint of 10,911,006 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.35% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to ACS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.49%.