Erg Sustainability Profile
Erg, officially known as Erg S.p.A., is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1938, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in renewable energy and traditional power generation across Europe. Erg is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, focusing on wind and solar energy solutions that set it apart in a competitive market. With a diverse portfolio that includes electricity generation, energy trading, and integrated energy services, Erg has positioned itself as a leader in the transition towards greener energy sources. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in renewable projects, which have bolstered its market position. Erg's innovative approach and dedication to environmental responsibility continue to drive its success in the ever-evolving energy landscape.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.
Industry Benchmark
Erg's score of 66 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Erg's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, ERG S.p.A. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 221,113,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,118,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 242,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 208,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data is cascaded from the parent organization, ERG S.p.A., reflecting their global operations. ERG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72% per MWh by 2027 and to increase the sourcing of renewable electricity from 94% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, ERG plans to reduce Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 70.4% per MWh by 2027. For long-term goals, ERG commits to a 94.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from power generation by 2040 and a 95.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities. Furthermore, the company aims to cut all other Scope 3 emissions by 97% per MWhe within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect ERG's commitment to sustainable practices in the energy sector.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 110,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Erg's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Erg's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 21% last year and increased by approximately 618% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Erg's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Erg has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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