Verbund AG
Verbund's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Verbund 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).
Verbund has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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 Verbund's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Verbund amounted to 616,520 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 Verbund increased by 15.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Verbund's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Verbund's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Verbund were 499,696 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Verbund reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Verbund's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 53.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Verbund's Scope 1 emissions increased by 70.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Verbund's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Verbund reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 234,969 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 116,824 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Verbund reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Verbund's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 33.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Verbund's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 51.16% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Verbund use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Verbund reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Verbund's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Verbund's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Verbund reported 4,320,203 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 Verbund includes a breakdown across 6 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
Verbund's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Verbund's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Verbund reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,320,203 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 94.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.86% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Verbund reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Verbund's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,081.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Verbund's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Verbund's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Verbund disclose?
In 2024, Verbund reported emissions for 6 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 Verbund's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Verbund's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,726,435 tCO₂e (86.26%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 258,154 tCO₂e (5.98%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 149,382 tCO₂e (3.46%)
Verbund's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Verbund’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Verbund reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 499,696 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,579 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 58.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Verbund's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Verbund's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Verbund reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 58.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 34.4, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Verbund rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Verbund ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Verbund is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Verbund's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Verbund reported a total carbon footprint of 4,936,723 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.87% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Verbund's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.12%.a