SES SA
SES's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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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 |
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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.  | 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 SES's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SES amounted to 33,778 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 SES increased by 1.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
SES's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SES's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SES were 7,826 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has SES reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SES's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 259.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), SES's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are SES's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SES reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,239 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 25,952 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has SES reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), SES's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.8% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does SES use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SES reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
SES's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SES's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, SES reported 94,012 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 SES 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
SES's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SES's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SES reported total Scope 3 emissions of 94,012 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 SES reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SES's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 49.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), SES's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SES 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SES disclose?
In 2024, SES 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 SES's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SES's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 45,738 tCO₂e (48.65%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 33,236 tCO₂e (35.35%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,116 tCO₂e (8.63%)
SES's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SES’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SES reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,826 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,082 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
SES's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SES's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SES reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.57 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does SES rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SES ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places SES among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into SES's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SES reported a total carbon footprint of 127,790 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.39% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to SES's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 20.31%. a