AES Andes SA
AES Andes's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, AES Andes 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).
AES Andes has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into AES Andes's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AES Andes amounted to 8,487,731 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AES Andes decreased by 4.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
AES Andes's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AES Andes's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of AES Andes were 8,474,678 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has AES Andes reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AES Andes's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), AES Andes's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are AES Andes's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, AES Andes reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,053 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has AES Andes reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AES Andes's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 588.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), AES Andes's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 24.78% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does AES Andes use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, AES Andes reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
AES Andes's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into AES Andes's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, AES Andes reported 1,352,276 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 2023 disclosure of AES Andes includes a breakdown across 3 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.a
AES Andes's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AES Andes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, AES Andes reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,352,276 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has AES Andes reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AES Andes's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that AES Andes's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), AES Andes's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that AES Andes's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AES Andes disclose?
In 2023, AES Andes reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of AES Andes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to AES Andes's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,219,688 tCO₂e (90.2%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 131,988 tCO₂e (9.76%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 600 tCO₂e (0.04%)
AES Andes's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AES Andes's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, AES Andes reported a total carbon footprint of 9,840,007 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.6% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to AES Andes's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 86.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 13.74%.a