Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA
Terna's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Terna 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).
Terna has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  a | 0000000 |
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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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Terna's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Terna amounted to 1,612,425.8 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Terna decreased by 7.3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Terna's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Terna's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Terna were 77,588.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Terna reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Terna's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Terna's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Terna's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Terna reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,534,836.9 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Terna reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Terna's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Terna 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Terna's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Terna 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Terna use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Terna reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Terna's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Terna's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Terna reported 2,181,122.2 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 2023 disclosure of Terna includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Terna's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Terna's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Terna reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,181,122.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 46.49% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 53.51% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Terna's Scope 3 emissions increased by 31.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Terna disclose?
In 2023, Terna reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Terna's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Terna's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,166,872.1 tCO₂e (53.5%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 470,898.1 tCO₂e (21.59%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 355,647.2 tCO₂e (16.31%)
Terna's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Terna’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Terna reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77,588.9 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,484 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 22.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Terna's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Terna's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Terna reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 22.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,187 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Terna rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Terna ranked 8 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Terna is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Terna's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Terna reported a total carbon footprint of 3,793,548 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.78% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Terna's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 57.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 40.46%. a