Cez, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the Czech Republic (CZ) and operates extensively across Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a leader in electricity generation, distribution, and trading, with a strong focus on renewable energy sources and sustainable practices. Cez offers a diverse range of services, including power generation from nuclear, coal, and renewable sources, as well as energy distribution and sales. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Cez has made significant strides in expanding its renewable energy portfolio, positioning itself as a forward-thinking energy provider. With a robust market presence and a reputation for reliability, Cez continues to achieve notable milestones, contributing to the energy landscape in Europe while prioritising environmental responsibility.
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In 2023, CEZ Group reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 15,954,322,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes emissions from various regions: 14,169,842,000 kg CO2e in the Czech Republic, 1,727,697,000 kg CO2e in Poland, 72,000 kg CO2e in Romania, and 27,174,000 kg CO2e in Slovakia. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per MWh by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, CEZ Group is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. CEZ Group has also established long-term goals, including achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. This commitment includes a substantial reduction of 97.3% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per MWh by 2040, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. The company is on track to decrease its emission intensity from 0.38 tCO2e/MWh in 2019 to 0.26 tCO2e/MWh by 2025, and further to 0.16 tCO2e/MWh by 2030. Overall, CEZ Group's climate commitments reflect a strong alignment with the Paris Agreement, targeting reductions that contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 444,364,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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