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Enel

Enel, officially known as Enel S.p.A., is a leading multinational energy company headquartered in Rome, Italy. Established in 1962, Enel has evolved into a key player in the global energy sector, with significant operations across Europe, Latin America, and North America. The company primarily focuses on electricity and gas distribution, renewable energy generation, and innovative energy solutions. Enel is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, boasting a diverse portfolio that includes solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. This dedication to green energy has positioned Enel as a frontrunner in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. With numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives, Enel continues to set benchmarks in the energy industry, driving advancements in smart grids and digitalisation.

DitchCarbon Score

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Enel's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Enel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Enel reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 95,550,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 34,510,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,510,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 56,530,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. This target is ten years ahead of the global standard, reflecting Enel's leadership in climate action. Enel's reduction initiatives include a significant goal to reduce all direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 99% from 2017 levels by 2040. Additionally, they aim to achieve a reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity relating to power generation to 0 gCO2eq/kWh by 2040, representing a 100% reduction compared to 2017 levels. For the near term, Enel targets a reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity to 125 gCO2eq/kWh by 2026, which is a 66% decrease from 2017. These commitments align with the company's broader strategy to develop a business model consistent with the Paris Agreement's objectives, aiming to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5 °C. Enel's proactive approach underscores its dedication to sustainability and climate resilience in the energy sector.

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Scope 1
127,800,000,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
370,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
7,727,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Enel'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 Enel is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Enel is not participating in any 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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