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Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SA

Common Name
FCC
Country
Spain
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
Employees
71,507
Ticker
FCC
Exchange
Bolsas y Mercados Españoles
Website
www.fcc.es
Description
Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A. is a leading Spanish company and the parent entity of the FCC Group, specializing in environmental services, integral water management, infrastructure constr...

FCC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, FCC 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).

FCC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
7,792,766a
6,045,268b
6,507,988b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
517,152a
8,248b
N/A
Location-Based
556,794a
514,089b
630,050b
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
1,393,705a
N/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
825.597a
664.6758b
792.2233b
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a. FCC's Sustainability Report 2024
b. FCC's Sustainability Report 2023
c. FCC's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into FCC's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of FCC amounted to 8,349,560 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 FCC increased by 27.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

FCC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+4%-2%-7%+29%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are FCC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of FCC were 7,792,766 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has FCC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, FCC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), FCC's Scope 1 emissions increased by 28.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are FCC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, FCC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 517,152 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 556,794 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has FCC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), FCC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that FCC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

What methodology does FCC use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

FCC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into FCC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, FCC reported 1,393,705 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 FCC includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

FCC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are FCC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, FCC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,393,705 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 99.96% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.04% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does FCC disclose?

In 2024, FCC reported emissions for 9 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 FCC's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 975,636 tCO₂e (70%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 153,820 tCO₂e (11.04%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 126,471 tCO₂e (9.07%)

FCC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(11.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(70.0%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(9.1%)

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

In 2024, FCC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,792,766 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,439 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 825.6 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

FCC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)RenewiYear: 2025Scope 1: 921,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,253Scope 1 Intensity: 408.80 tCO2e/$MCleanawayYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,968 tCO2eRevenue: $M 139Scope 1 Intensity: 64.50 tCO2e/$MARE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,802 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,128Scope 1 Intensity: 4.14 tCO2e/$MEnviriYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,343Scope 1 Intensity: 44.25 tCO2e/$MBefesaYear: 2025Scope 1: 979,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,390Scope 1 Intensity: 704.80 tCO2e/$MBiffaYear: 2023Scope 1: 539,985 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,082Scope 1 Intensity: 259.41 tCO2e/$MDerichebourgYear: 2025Scope 1: 99,422 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,925Scope 1 Intensity: 25.33 tCO2e/$MBeijing Originwater TechnologyYear: 2022Scope 1: 518,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 415.15 tCO2e/$MCleanaway Waste ManagementYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,082,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,494Scope 1 Intensity: 433.81 tCO2e/$MLogista IntegralYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,123 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,505Scope 1 Intensity: 9.18 tCO2e/$MGFL EnvironmentalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,630,217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,465Scope 1 Intensity: 847.18 tCO2e/$MVeolia EnvironnementYear: 2025Scope 1: 18,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 52,195Scope 1 Intensity: 348.70 tCO2e/$MWaste Management IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,525,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,063Scope 1 Intensity: 613.05 tCO2e/$MSECURE Waste InfrastructureYear: 2024Scope 1: 100,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 988Scope 1 Intensity: 101.50 tCO2e/$MTomra SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,481Scope 1 Intensity: 1.38 tCO2e/$MEverbright EnvironmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,460,790 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,896Scope 1 Intensity: 4,224.92 tCO2e/$MWeiming Environment ProtectionYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 848Scope 1 Intensity: 17.49 tCO2e/$MGEMYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,549Scope 1 Intensity: 26.76 tCO2e/$MUmicoreYear: 2024Scope 1: 277,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,457Scope 1 Intensity: 17.97 tCO2e/$MCasella Waste SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 762,217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 489.45 tCO2e/$MClean HarborsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,630,826 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,890Scope 1 Intensity: 276.88 tCO2e/$MWaste ConnectionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,707,691 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,079Scope 1 Intensity: 638.13 tCO2e/$MRepublic ServicesYear: 2022Scope 1: 13,688,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,511Scope 1 Intensity: 1,013.09 tCO2e/$MFCCYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,792,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,439Scope 1 Intensity: 825.60 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, FCC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 825.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 276.88, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, FCC ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places FCC among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into FCC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, FCC reported a total carbon footprint of 9,743,265 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 48.54% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to FCC's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 79.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 14.3%.a

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