Elia Group SA
Elia Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Elia Group 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).
Elia Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 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.  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.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Elia Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elia Group amounted to 793,912.9 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 Elia Group decreased by 13.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Elia Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Elia Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Elia Group were 17,640.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Elia Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Elia Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Elia Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Elia Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Elia Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 776,272.7 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Elia Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Elia Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 15.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Elia Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.78% 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 Elia Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Elia Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Elia Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Elia Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Elia Group reported 1,330,550.5 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 Elia Group includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 3 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Elia Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Elia Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Elia Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,330,550.5 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), Elia Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 57.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Elia Group disclose?
In 2024, Elia Group reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Elia Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Elia Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 611,585.5 tCO₂e (57.56%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 450,986.4 tCO₂e (42.44%)
Elia Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Elia Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Elia Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,640.2 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,920 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.5 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Elia Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Elia Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Elia Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 594.63, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Elia Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Elia Group ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Elia Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Elia Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Elia Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,124,463.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 47.26% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Elia Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 36.54%.a