EnBW Energie Baden Wuerttemberg AG
EnBW's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, EnBW 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).
EnBW has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into EnBW's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of EnBW amounted to 11,782,000 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 EnBW decreased by 36.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
EnBW's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are EnBW's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of EnBW were 10,910,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has EnBW reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, EnBW's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), EnBW's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are EnBW's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, EnBW reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 421,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 872,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has EnBW reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), EnBW's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that EnBW 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does EnBW use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, EnBW reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
EnBW's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into EnBW's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, EnBW reported 26,576,000 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 EnBW includes a breakdown across 4 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
EnBW's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are EnBW's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, EnBW reported total Scope 3 emissions of 26,576,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 14.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has EnBW reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, EnBW's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 57.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), EnBW's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 29.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does EnBW disclose?
In 2023, EnBW reported emissions for 4 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 EnBW's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to EnBW's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 22,603,000 tCO₂e (85.05%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 3,326,000 tCO₂e (12.52%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 643,000 tCO₂e (2.42%)
EnBW's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into EnBW’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, EnBW reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,910,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 49,177 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 221.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
EnBW's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does EnBW's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, EnBW reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 221.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 382.11 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does EnBW rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, EnBW ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
EnBW is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into EnBW's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, EnBW reported a total carbon footprint of 38,358,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 31.68% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to EnBW's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 28.44%. a