SMA Solar Technology AG
SMA Solar Technology's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology 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).
SMA Solar Technology has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SMA Solar Technology's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SMA Solar Technology amounted to 12,269 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 SMA Solar Technology decreased by 3.72%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
SMA Solar Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SMA Solar Technology's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SMA Solar Technology were 2,937 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has SMA Solar Technology reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, SMA Solar Technology's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 17.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), SMA Solar Technology's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are SMA Solar Technology's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 135 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,332 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has SMA Solar Technology reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), SMA Solar Technology's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SMA Solar Technology's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does SMA Solar Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
SMA Solar Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SMA Solar Technology's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported 721,970 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 SMA Solar Technology includes a breakdown across 5 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
SMA Solar Technology's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SMA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported total Scope 3 emissions of 721,970 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 88.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), SMA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SMA Solar Technology's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SMA Solar Technology disclose?
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported emissions for 5 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 SMA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SMA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 582,580 tCO₂e (80.69%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 75,988 tCO₂e (10.53%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 46,746 tCO₂e (6.47%)
SMA Solar Technology's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SMA Solar Technology’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,937 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,592 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.84 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
SMA Solar Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SMA Solar Technology's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does SMA Solar Technology rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology ranked 5 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places SMA Solar Technology among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into SMA Solar Technology's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SMA Solar Technology reported a total carbon footprint of 734,239 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.33% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to SMA Solar Technology's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.27%.a