Eon
E.ON SE, commonly referred to as E.ON, is a leading energy company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Established in 2000, E.ON has grown to become a prominent player in the European energy market, with significant operations across Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. The company focuses on providing innovative energy solutions, including electricity and gas distribution, renewable energy generation, and energy management services. E.ON is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, investing heavily in renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies. With a strong market position, E.ON has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its renewable energy portfolio and enhancing customer-centric services. The company's unique approach to energy transition and digitalisation sets it apart in the competitive energy landscape, making it a trusted partner for both residential and commercial customers.
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Eon's score of 65 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Eon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, E.ON SE reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1980000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6410000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 125030000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the figures were similar, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2010000000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6170000000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 135920000000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline, and a 90% reduction by 2040. Additionally, E.ON plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. E.ON is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with specific targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction of 75% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. These targets are part of their broader strategy to transition towards climate neutrality, which includes making all E.ON buildings carbon-neutral by 2030. The company’s initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their goals are consistent with the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. E.ON's emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from their own reports and are not cascaded from any parent organization.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,530,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,370,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 71,020,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Eon 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.
