EDP SA
EDP's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, EDP 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 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into EDP's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of EDP amounted to 1,691,800 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 decreased by 62.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
EDP's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are EDP's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of EDP were 1,458,320 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has EDP reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, EDP's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 89.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), EDP's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 65.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are EDP's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, EDP reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 233,560 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 233,480 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has EDP reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, EDP's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 72.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), EDP's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 18.83% 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 EDP use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, EDP reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
EDP's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into EDP's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, EDP reported 9,540,560 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 includes a breakdown across 9 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are EDP's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, EDP reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,540,560 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 76.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has EDP reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, EDP's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), EDP's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does EDP disclose?
In 2024, EDP reported emissions for 9 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 EDP's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to EDP's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,367,210 tCO₂e (35.29%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 3,218,200 tCO₂e (33.73%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,451,090 tCO₂e (15.21%)
EDP's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into EDP’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, EDP reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,458,320 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,574 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 93.64 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
EDP's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does EDP's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, EDP reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 93.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 575.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does EDP rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, EDP ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places EDP among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into EDP's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, EDP reported a total carbon footprint of 11,232,360 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.04% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to EDP's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.98%.a