Columbus Energy SA
Columbus Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Columbus Energy 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).
Columbus Energy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Columbus Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Columbus Energy amounted to 1,268.7 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 Columbus Energy decreased by 79.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Columbus Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Columbus Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Columbus Energy were 812.26 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Columbus Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Columbus Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 69.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Columbus Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 85.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Columbus Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Columbus Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 435.78 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 456.44 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Columbus Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Columbus Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Columbus Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Columbus Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 18.51% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Columbus Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Columbus Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Columbus Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Columbus Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Columbus Energy reported 13,153.66 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 Columbus Energy includes a breakdown across 5 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
Columbus Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Columbus Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Columbus Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,153.66 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 Columbus Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Columbus Energy's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 88.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Columbus Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 35.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Columbus Energy disclose?
In 2024, Columbus Energy 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 Columbus Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Columbus Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,938.59 tCO₂e (90.76%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 519.73 tCO₂e (3.95%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 327.99 tCO₂e (2.49%)
Columbus Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Columbus Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Columbus Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 812.26 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 83 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.74 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Columbus Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Columbus Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Columbus Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.32, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Columbus Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Columbus Energy ranked 8 out of 14 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Columbus Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Columbus Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Columbus Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 14,422.36 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 45.5% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Columbus Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.63%.a