BKW AG
BKW's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, BKW 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).
BKW has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into BKW's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BKW amounted to 890,700 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 BKW increased by 6.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
BKW's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BKW's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of BKW were 881,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has BKW reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, BKW's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), BKW's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are BKW's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, BKW reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,400 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,200 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has BKW reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), BKW's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that BKW's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does BKW use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, BKW reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
BKW's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into BKW's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, BKW reported 429,600 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 BKW includes a breakdown across 8 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
BKW's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BKW's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, BKW reported total Scope 3 emissions of 429,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 92.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has BKW reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, BKW's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 24.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), BKW's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BKW disclose?
In 2024, BKW reported emissions for 8 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 BKW's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to BKW's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 265,400 tCO₂e (61.76%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 70,500 tCO₂e (16.41%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 49,200 tCO₂e (11.45%)
BKW's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BKW’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, BKW reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 881,500 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,023 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 175.49 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
BKW's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does BKW's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, BKW reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 175.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 32.51, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does BKW rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, BKW ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
BKW is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into BKW's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, BKW reported a total carbon footprint of 1,320,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.38% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to BKW's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 66.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 32.54%.a