Colas SA
Colas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
Colas has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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 Colas's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colas amounted to 1,600,000 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).
0Colas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Colas were 1,500,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Colas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Colas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colas's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Colas's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Colas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Colas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Colas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colas's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Colas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Colas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Colas reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
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 2023, Colas reported 9,010,000 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 Colas includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Colas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Colas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,010,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colas's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Colas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Colas disclose?
In 2023, Colas reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Colas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Colas's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,208,000 tCOâ‚‚e (80%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 848,000 tCOâ‚‚e (9.41%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 424,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.71%)
Colas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Colas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Colas reported a total carbon footprint of 10,610,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.41% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Colas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.14%.