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Abengoa, S.A.

Abengoa, S.A., a leading Spanish multinational corporation, is headquartered in Seville, Spain. Founded in 1941, the company has established itself as a key player in the renewable energy, engineering, and technology sectors, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions. Abengoa operates primarily in Europe, North America, and Latin America, delivering innovative projects in solar energy, biofuels, and water management. The company is renowned for its pioneering work in solar thermal technology and its commitment to sustainability, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to clean energy. Notable achievements include the development of one of the world's largest solar power plants, showcasing its expertise and market leadership. With a diverse portfolio of core services, Abengoa continues to drive advancements in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Abengoa, S.A.'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.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Abengoa, S.A.'s score of 32 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Abengoa, S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

Abengoa, S.A., headquartered in Spain, reported its carbon emissions data for the year 2022, with total emissions of approximately 539,722,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 167,092,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 116,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in disclosing emissions across all scopes. In 2021, the company emitted about 516,829,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 204,844,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 116,462,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The 2020 figures showed higher emissions, with approximately 1,346,195,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 225,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 227,020,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these emissions, Abengoa has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon management within the context of its operations, focusing on transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting.

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Scope 1
1,044,098,000
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Scope 2
2,725,577,000
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Scope 3
2,306,639,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abengoa, S.A.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Abengoa, S.A. is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Abengoa, S.A. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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