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CEZ's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, CEZ 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).
CEZ has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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.  | 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 |
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 CEZ's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CEZ amounted to 15,476,322 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 CEZ decreased by 3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
CEZ's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CEZ's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CEZ were 15,476,307 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has CEZ reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CEZ's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CEZ's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are CEZ's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CEZ reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 15 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has CEZ reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CEZ's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 100%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
What methodology does CEZ use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CEZ reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
CEZ's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CEZ's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CEZ reported 11,821,305 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 CEZ includes a breakdown across 7 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
CEZ's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CEZ's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CEZ reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,821,305 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 39.77% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 60.23% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has CEZ reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CEZ's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 35.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CEZ's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CEZ disclose?
In 2024, CEZ reported emissions for 7 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 CEZ's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to CEZ's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,241,957 tCO₂e (52.8%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,279,664 tCO₂e (36.2%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 450,651 tCO₂e (3.81%)
CEZ's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CEZ’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CEZ reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,476,307 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,028 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,103.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
CEZ's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CEZ's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CEZ reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,103.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,102.52 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does CEZ rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CEZ ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
CEZ is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into CEZ's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CEZ reported a total carbon footprint of 27,297,627 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.42% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to CEZ's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 56.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 43.31%. a