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 63 is higher than 98% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 64,970,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,980,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,410,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 64,970,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s emissions were slightly higher, totalling about 70,690,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 2,010,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6,170,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 70,690,000,000 kg CO2e. E.ON has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 75% by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline, and achieve a complete reduction by 2040. Additionally, E.ON has committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions, targeting a 50% reduction for all other categories by 2030, with specific targets of 75% for fuel and energy-related activities and 42% for emissions from the use of sold products. These initiatives align with E.ON's long-term strategy to enhance sustainability and address climate change, reflecting its commitment to the global transition towards a low-carbon economy.
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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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
