Colbun SA

Common Name
Colbun
Country
Chile
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
1,345
Ticker
COLBUN
Exchange
SANTIAGO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Colbún S.A. is an electricity generation and transmission company based in Chile. Its primary function is to provide reliable and sustainable electrical power across various regions, making it a key p...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Colbun’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Colbun's Integrated Report 2023
a. Colbun's Integrated Report 2023
b. Colbun's Integrated Report 2022
b. Colbun's Integrated Report 2022

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

20182019202020212022202301.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-10%-7%+15%+12%-29%
  • 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

20182019202020212022202303 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • 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

201820192020202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-2%-17%+54%-19%+52%
  • 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

Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(17.3%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(11.2%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(68.7%)

Insights into Colbun’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Colbun reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,166,056 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,004 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,079.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Colbun's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50020,0001,000,00050,000,0002,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NChina Southern Power Grid Energy StorageYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,553 tCO2eRevenue: $M 792Scope 1 Intensity: 3.22 tCO2e/$MInter RAO YEESYear: 2023Scope 1: 73,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,049Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MEnerjisa EnerjiYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,314 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,389Scope 1 Intensity: 7.48 tCO2e/$MCK Infrastructure HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,552,043 tCO2eRevenue: $M 643Scope 1 Intensity: 10,191.16 tCO2e/$MMGE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,637,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 690Scope 1 Intensity: 2,371.23 tCO2e/$MTaesaYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 693Scope 1 Intensity: 6.87 tCO2e/$MEnel AmericasYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,405,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,128,946Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MEnel ChileYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,376,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,766,879Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MNNNLC IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,154,950 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,559Scope 1 Intensity: 16,137.72 tCO2e/$MEvergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,958,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,847Scope 1 Intensity: 3,584.27 tCO2e/$MCESCYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,186,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,735Scope 1 Intensity: 7,599.07 tCO2e/$MNTPCYear: 2024Scope 1: 353,290,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,191Scope 1 Intensity: 16,671.56 tCO2e/$MDominion EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,393Scope 1 Intensity: 2,049.61 tCO2e/$MPSEGYear: 2023Scope 1: 549,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,237Scope 1 Intensity: 48.86 tCO2e/$MTernaYear: 2023Scope 1: 77,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,484Scope 1 Intensity: 22.27 tCO2e/$MHawaiian Electric IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,418,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,682Scope 1 Intensity: 1,200.06 tCO2e/$MHK Electric InvestmentsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,461Scope 1 Intensity: 4,545.98 tCO2e/$MCEZYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,476,307 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,028Scope 1 Intensity: 1,103.24 tCO2e/$MShikoku Electric PowerYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,090,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,261Scope 1 Intensity: 1,537.74 tCO2e/$MXcel EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,180,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,206Scope 1 Intensity: 2,546.81 tCO2e/$MChina PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,876,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,066Scope 1 Intensity: 6,183.16 tCO2e/$MIdacorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.99 tCO2e/$MEversource EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 158,122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,911Scope 1 Intensity: 13.28 tCO2e/$MRatch GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,984,325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,269Scope 1 Intensity: 3,929.24 tCO2e/$MColbunYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,166,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,004Scope 1 Intensity: 2,079.27 tCO2e/$M

How does Colbun's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Colbun reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,079.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,793.67 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Colbun rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Colbun ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Colbun is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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

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