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Iberdrola

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Iberdrola, officially known as Iberdrola, S.A., is a leading multinational utility company headquartered in Bilbao, Spain (ES). Founded in 1992, Iberdrola has established itself as a key player in the global energy sector, particularly in renewable energy, electricity generation, and distribution. The company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Latin America, focusing on sustainable energy solutions. Iberdrola is renowned for its commitment to clean energy, offering a diverse range of services including wind, solar, and hydroelectric power generation. Its innovative approach to energy transition has positioned it as a market leader, with significant achievements in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Iberdrola continues to drive advancements in the energy industry, making it a pivotal force in the global shift towards renewable resources.

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68

Industry Average

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Iberdrola's score of 68 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Iberdrola's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Iberdrola reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 51,638,567,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 10,587,589,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,746,827,000 kg CO2e, and a substantial 39,304,151,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a target to reduce these emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Iberdrola is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2039, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 65% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Iberdrola's initiatives include a commitment to reduce emissions intensity to 50 gCO2/kWh globally by 2030, reflecting a 73% reduction from previous levels. The company has also pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% compared to 2020 levels by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Iberdrola's comprehensive climate strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions across all scopes.

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964,920,000
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27,350,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iberdrola's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high 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 Iberdrola is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Iberdrola 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
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