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Prysmian's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Prysmian 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).
Prysmian has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 | 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.  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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Prysmian's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Prysmian amounted to 928,585 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 Prysmian increased by 32.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Prysmian's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Prysmian's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Prysmian were 227,215 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Prysmian reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Prysmian's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Prysmian's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Prysmian's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Prysmian's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Prysmian reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 620,788 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 701,370 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Prysmian reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Prysmian's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 34.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Prysmian's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 47.75% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Prysmian use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Prysmian reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Prysmian's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Prysmian's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Prysmian reported 239,303,832 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 Prysmian includes a breakdown across 1 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
Prysmian's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Prysmian's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Prysmian reported total Scope 3 emissions of 239,303,832 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Prysmian reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Prysmian's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Prysmian's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.52%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Prysmian disclose?
In 2024, Prysmian reported emissions for 1 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 Prysmian's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Prysmian's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,747,429 tCO₂e (100%)
Prysmian's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Prysmian’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Prysmian reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 227,215 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,718 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Prysmian's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Prysmian's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Prysmian reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.67 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Prysmian rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Prysmian ranked 14 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Prysmian is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Prysmian's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Prysmian reported a total carbon footprint of 240,232,417 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.41% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Prysmian's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.29%. a