Iren
Iren S.p.A., commonly referred to as Iren, is a prominent player in the Italian energy and utilities sector, headquartered in Turin, Italy. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, and Lombardy. Iren is dedicated to providing integrated services in electricity, gas, water, and waste management, distinguishing itself through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a focus on renewable energy and smart solutions, Iren has achieved significant milestones, including investments in green technologies and infrastructure. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top utility providers in Italy. Iren's unique approach to service delivery and customer engagement has solidified its reputation as a leader in the transition towards a more sustainable future.
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Iren's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iren reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,428,303,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 200,969,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,720,279,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. Iren has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 100% reduction in Scope 2 market-based emissions by 2030 through the purchase of green energy. Additionally, the company plans to reduce the carbon intensity of its power generation (Scope 1) by 47% by 2030, targeting a reduction to 176 gCO2eq/kWh. For Scope 3 emissions, Iren aims to avoid 43% of CO2 emissions through waste recovery by 2025 compared to 2019 levels. These initiatives demonstrate Iren's commitment to achieving net-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2035 and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change through significant emission reduction strategies.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,856,313,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 119,737,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 470,000 | 000,000 | 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 |
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Iren is not participating in any 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.
