E.ON SE
E.ON's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, E.ON 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).
E.ON has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into E.ON's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of E.ON amounted to 5,640,000 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of E.ON increased by 3.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
E.ON's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are E.ON's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of E.ON were 1,980,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has E.ON reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, E.ON's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 56.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), E.ON's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are E.ON's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, E.ON reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,410,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 3,660,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has E.ON reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, E.ON's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 26.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), E.ON's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that E.ON 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does E.ON use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, E.ON reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
E.ON's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into E.ON's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, E.ON reported 64,970,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of E.ON includes a breakdown across 6 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.
E.ON's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are E.ON's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, E.ON reported total Scope 3 emissions of 64,970,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 53.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 46.86% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has E.ON reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, E.ON's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that E.ON 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2023), E.ON's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that E.ON 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does E.ON disclose?
In 2024, E.ON reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of E.ON's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to E.ON's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 33,080,000 tCOâ‚‚e (52.98%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 27,840,000 tCOâ‚‚e (44.59%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 1,420,000 tCOâ‚‚e (2.27%)
E.ON's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into E.ON's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, E.ON reported a total carbon footprint of 70,610,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.13% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to E.ON's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.18%.