Central Puerto
Central Puerto S.A., headquartered in Argentina, is a leading player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on electricity generation. Established in 1992, the company has grown significantly, operating major facilities across Argentina, including thermal and renewable energy plants. Central Puerto is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes natural gas, hydroelectric, and wind power generation, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its capacity and investing in sustainable energy solutions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Central Puerto continues to be a key contributor to Argentina's energy landscape, recognised for its operational excellence and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Central Puerto's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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
Central Puerto's score of 15 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Central Puerto's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Central Puerto reported carbon emissions of approximately 6,395,399,260 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 64,562,130 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, with significant contributions from both Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, which were approximately 6,395,399,260 kg CO2e and 4,436,303,000 kg CO2e respectively in 2018. Over the years, Central Puerto's emissions have shown fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, Scope 1 emissions were about 6,450,681,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 58,243,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Despite the lack of formal reduction initiatives, Central Puerto's emissions per MWh generated have been reported, with values around 511.0 kg CO2e in 2021 and 466.0 kg CO2e in 2023, suggesting a focus on improving efficiency in their electricity generation processes. Overall, while Central Puerto has made strides in tracking emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights the need for a more robust climate strategy moving forward.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,833,960,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,456,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,436,303,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Central Puerto is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
