Edp
EDP, or Energias de Portugal, is a leading player in the global energy sector, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1976, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Brazil, focusing on renewable energy, electricity distribution, and natural gas. EDP is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, with a significant portion of its energy generation coming from wind and solar sources. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a substantial reduction in carbon emissions and a strategic shift towards green energy solutions. EDP's core services encompass electricity generation, distribution, and retail, distinguished by innovative technologies and a customer-centric approach. As a prominent advocate for clean energy, EDP continues to enhance its market position, earning recognition for its efforts in promoting a sustainable energy future.
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Edp's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, EDP (Energias de Portugal) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,493,230,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 958,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 9,594,690,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s emissions in Portugal were approximately 5,015,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 699,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 215,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,434,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. EDP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a baseline year of 2020. Near-term targets include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% per MWh generated by 2030, and Scope 1 and 3 emissions from sold electricity by 80% per MWh by the same year. Additionally, EDP plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 45% by 2030. The company has also established specific reduction targets: a 65% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a 2021 baseline by 2030, and a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from the same baseline. Furthermore, EDP aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025, alongside similar targets for Scope 2 emissions. EDP's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which supports its commitment to significant emissions reductions in line with global climate goals. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,346,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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