SES SA
SES's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, SES 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).
SES has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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 SES's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SES amounted to 23,980 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SES increased by 10.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
SES's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SES's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of SES were 1,082 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has SES reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SES's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 50.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), SES's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 40.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are SES's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, SES reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,898 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has SES reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SES's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 30.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), SES's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 15.57% in 2022, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does SES use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, SES reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
SES's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SES's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, SES reported 304,109 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 2022 disclosure of SES includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
SES's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SES's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, SES reported total Scope 3 emissions of 304,109 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has SES reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SES's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 62.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), SES's Scope 3 emissions increased by 79.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SES disclose?
In 2022, SES reported emissions for 7 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 SES's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to SES's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 179,210 tCOâ‚‚e (58.93%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 116,106 tCOâ‚‚e (38.18%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,429 tCOâ‚‚e (1.13%)
SES's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SES's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, SES reported a total carbon footprint of 328,089 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 71.41% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to SES's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.98%.