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Acciona

Acciona, officially known as Acciona S.A., is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, headquartered in Madrid, Spain (ES). Founded in 1997, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, focusing on sectors such as construction, energy, water, and services. Acciona is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering unique solutions in renewable energy generation, particularly in wind and solar power. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of large-scale renewable projects that contribute to a greener future. With a robust market position, Acciona has been recognised for its innovative approach and dedication to environmental stewardship, making it a key player in the global transition towards sustainable development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Acciona's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Acciona's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acciona's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Acciona reported total carbon emissions of approximately 189,686,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For near-term targets, Acciona plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions—covering areas such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and employee commuting—by 47% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Acciona's commitment to sustainable practices in the construction and engineering sector. Overall, Acciona's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions demonstrates its dedication to combating climate change while continuing to grow its business.

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2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
114,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
60,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
1,546,441,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acciona's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Acciona is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Acciona is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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