Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA
Terna's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Terna's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Terna amounted to 1,256,806.5 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Terna decreased by 6.99%, 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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Terna were 64,886.8 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 2.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Terna's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Terna's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Terna reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,190,464.3 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,191,919.7 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 decreased by 17.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, Terna reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Terna's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Terna's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Terna reported 1,899,194.7 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 2025 disclosure of Terna includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, 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 2025, Terna reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,899,194.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 53.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 46.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Terna's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Terna's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Terna disclose?
In 2025, Terna reported emissions for 11 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 2025, the largest contributors to Terna's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 889,334.8 tCO₂e (46.83%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 599,402 tCO₂e (31.56%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 222,942 tCO₂e (11.74%)
Terna's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Terna’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Terna reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,421.8 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,795 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 20.93 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 2024, Terna reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 20.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,864.23, 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 2024, Terna ranked 8 out of 25 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 2025, Terna reported a total carbon footprint of 3,156,001.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.11% increase compared to 2024, 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 60.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 37.77%.a