Endesa SA

Common Name
Endesa
Country
Spain
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
9,080
Ticker
ELE
Exchange
BOLSA DE MADRID
Description
Endesa S.A. is a leading electric utility company predominantly active in the Spanish and Portuguese energy markets. As a major player in the production, distribution, and sale of electricity, Endesa ...

Endesa's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Endesa 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).

Endesa has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Endesa’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Endesa’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Endesa's Annual Report 2024
a. Endesa's Annual Report 2024
b. Endesa's Non-financial report 2023
b. Endesa's Non-financial report 2023
c. Endesa's Financial Report 2022
c. Endesa's Financial Report 2022

Insights into Endesa's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Endesa amounted to 10,268,345 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 Endesa decreased by 14.68%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Endesa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202408 M16 M24 M32 MtCO2e-44%-41%+5%+26%-14%-15%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Endesa's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Endesa were 10,023,966 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Endesa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Endesa's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 67.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Endesa's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Endesa's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Endesa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 634,912 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 244,379 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Endesa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Endesa's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.74% 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 Endesa use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Endesa reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Endesa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Endesa's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Endesa reported 16,567,911 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 Endesa includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Endesa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202407.5 M15 M22.5 M30 MtCO2e-14%-16%+13%-13%-18%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Endesa's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Endesa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,567,911 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 55.29% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.71% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Endesa reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Endesa's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 43.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Endesa's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Endesa 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Endesa disclose?

In 2024, Endesa reported emissions for 8 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 Endesa's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Endesa's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 7,683,076 tCO₂e (46.37%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,141,084 tCO₂e (43.1%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,456,590 tCO₂e (8.79%)

Endesa's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(46.4%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(43.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(8.8%)

Insights into Endesa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Endesa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,023,966 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,777 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 460.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Endesa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)EmeraYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,381,615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2,673.53 tCO2e/$MPG&EYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,730,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,428Scope 1 Intensity: 152.69 tCO2e/$MRedeia CorporacionYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,659Scope 1 Intensity: 15.67 tCO2e/$MEntergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 35,996,462 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,147Scope 1 Intensity: 2,963.30 tCO2e/$MAmerican Electric PowerYear: 2023Scope 1: 44,453,919 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,982Scope 1 Intensity: 2,341.86 tCO2e/$MExelonYear: 2024Scope 1: 434,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,028Scope 1 Intensity: 18.85 tCO2e/$MInter RAO YEESYear: 2023Scope 1: 73,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,049Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MConsolidated EdisonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,676,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,663Scope 1 Intensity: 182.50 tCO2e/$MCLP HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,163,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,163Scope 1 Intensity: 3,418.80 tCO2e/$MTenaga NasionalYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,920,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,549Scope 1 Intensity: 3,370.04 tCO2e/$MDTE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,631,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,745Scope 1 Intensity: 1,775.68 tCO2e/$MEdison InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,338Scope 1 Intensity: 73.45 tCO2e/$MCenterPoint EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,170,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,696Scope 1 Intensity: 594.63 tCO2e/$MFortisYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,155,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,699Scope 1 Intensity: 937.42 tCO2e/$MFirstEnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,206,375 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,870Scope 1 Intensity: 1,181.54 tCO2e/$MPPLYear: 2023Scope 1: 25,291,849 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,312Scope 1 Intensity: 3,042.81 tCO2e/$MPSEGYear: 2023Scope 1: 549,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,237Scope 1 Intensity: 48.86 tCO2e/$MTernaYear: 2023Scope 1: 77,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,484Scope 1 Intensity: 22.27 tCO2e/$MHawaiian Electric IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,418,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,682Scope 1 Intensity: 1,200.06 tCO2e/$MHK Electric InvestmentsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,461Scope 1 Intensity: 4,545.98 tCO2e/$MCEZYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,476,307 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,028Scope 1 Intensity: 1,103.24 tCO2e/$MShikoku Electric PowerYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,090,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,261Scope 1 Intensity: 1,537.74 tCO2e/$MXcel EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,180,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,206Scope 1 Intensity: 2,546.81 tCO2e/$MEndesaYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,023,966 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,777Scope 1 Intensity: 460.30 tCO2e/$M

How does Endesa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Endesa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 460.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,181.54 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Endesa rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Endesa ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Endesa is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Endesa's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Endesa reported a total carbon footprint of 26,836,256 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.07% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Endesa's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 37.35%. a

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