Colas SA
Colas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Colas 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).
However, Colas has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Colas's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colas amounted to 1,500,000 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 Colas decreased by 6.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Colas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Colas were 1,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Colas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Colas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Colas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Colas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Colas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Colas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Colas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Colas's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac
What methodology does Colas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Colas reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Colas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Colas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Colas reported 8,100,000 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 Colas includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 6 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Colas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Colas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Colas's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
Insights into Colas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Colas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,400,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,553 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 84.58 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Colas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Colas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Colas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 84.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.95, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Colas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Colas ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Colas among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Colas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Colas reported a total carbon footprint of 9,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.52% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Colas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.58%.a