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Enel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Enel 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).
Enel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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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.  b | 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.  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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Enel's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Enel amounted to 23,340,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Enel decreased by 38.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Enel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Enel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Enel were 20,210,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Enel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Enel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 71.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Enel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 41.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Enel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Enel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,900,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,130,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Enel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Enel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 31.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Enel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Enel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Enel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Enel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Enel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Enel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Enel reported 46,260,000 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 2024 disclosure of Enel includes a breakdown across 7 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
Enel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Enel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Enel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 46,260,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 69.13% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.87% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Enel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Enel's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 37.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Enel's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Enel disclose?
In 2024, Enel reported emissions for 7 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 Enel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Enel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 23,740,000 tCO₂e (51.32%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 14,280,000 tCO₂e (30.87%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,340,000 tCO₂e (9.38%)
Enel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Enel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Enel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,210,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 73,518 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 274.9 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Enel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Enel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Enel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 274.9 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 353.22 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Enel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Enel ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Enel is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Enel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Enel reported a total carbon footprint of 69,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 26.3% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Enel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 66.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 29.04%. a