EDP Renovaveis SA
EDP Renovaveis's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis 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).
EDP Renovaveis has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into EDP Renovaveis's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of EDP Renovaveis amounted to 34,900 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 EDP Renovaveis increased by 10.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
EDP Renovaveis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are EDP Renovaveis's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of EDP Renovaveis were 4,150 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has EDP Renovaveis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, EDP Renovaveis's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 55.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), EDP Renovaveis's Scope 1 emissions increased by 31.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are EDP Renovaveis's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,750 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 30,750 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has EDP Renovaveis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, EDP Renovaveis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that EDP Renovaveis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), EDP Renovaveis's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that EDP Renovaveis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does EDP Renovaveis use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
EDP Renovaveis's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into EDP Renovaveis's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported 3,174,008 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 EDP Renovaveis includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
EDP Renovaveis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are EDP Renovaveis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,174,008 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 EDP Renovaveis reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, EDP Renovaveis's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 104.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), EDP Renovaveis's Scope 3 emissions increased by 34.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does EDP Renovaveis disclose?
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of EDP Renovaveis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to EDP Renovaveis's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 3,019,380 tCO₂e (95.13%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 108,390 tCO₂e (3.41%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 38,820 tCO₂e (1.22%)
EDP Renovaveis's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into EDP Renovaveis’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,150 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,796 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.48 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
EDP Renovaveis's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does EDP Renovaveis's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 58.88, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does EDP Renovaveis rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places EDP Renovaveis among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into EDP Renovaveis's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, EDP Renovaveis reported a total carbon footprint of 3,208,908 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 34.39% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to EDP Renovaveis's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.96%.a