Colbun SA
Colbun's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Colbun 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).
Colbun has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  a | 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. a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Colbun's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colbun amounted to 4,174,279 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 Colbun decreased by 28.7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Colbun's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colbun's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Colbun were 4,166,056 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Colbun reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Colbun's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colbun's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 28.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Colbun's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Colbun reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,223 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Colbun reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colbun's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 17.42% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Colbun use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Colbun reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Colbun's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Colbun's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Colbun reported 44,524 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 Colbun includes a breakdown across 5 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
Colbun's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colbun's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Colbun reported total Scope 3 emissions of 44,524 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 Colbun reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Colbun's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 53.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colbun's Scope 3 emissions increased by 51.6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Colbun disclose?
In 2023, Colbun reported emissions for 5 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 Colbun's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Colbun's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 30,604 tCO₂e (68.74%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 7,711 tCO₂e (17.32%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,982 tCO₂e (11.19%)
Colbun's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Colbun's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Colbun reported a total carbon footprint of 4,218,803 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 28.3% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Colbun's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 98.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 1.06%. a