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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In 2024, EDP (Energias de Portugal) reported total greenhouse gas 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 at approximately 9,594,690,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were around 2,068,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 3,494,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,275,300,000 kg CO2e. 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 reducing Scope 1 and 3 emissions from sold electricity by 80% per MWh by the same year. Additionally, EDP aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 45% by 2030. The company has also established specific reduction targets for its Scope 1 emissions, aiming for a 65% reduction from a 2021 baseline by 2030, and a near-zero target for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Furthermore, EDP is committed to reducing its overall carbon footprint by 90% for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030. EDP's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated its targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The organization is actively working towards these goals, 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 | |
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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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