A2a
A2A S.p.A., commonly referred to as A2A, is a leading Italian multi-utility company headquartered in Milan. Established in 2008 through the merger of AEM Milano and ASM Brescia, A2A has rapidly expanded its operations across Italy, focusing on key regions such as Lombardy and beyond. The company operates primarily in the energy, water, and waste management sectors, providing innovative solutions that emphasise sustainability and efficiency. A2A is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, boasting a diverse portfolio that includes electricity generation, district heating, and integrated waste management services. With a strong market position, A2A has achieved significant milestones, including substantial investments in green technologies and a robust infrastructure that supports its ambitious environmental goals. As a pioneer in the Italian utility landscape, A2A continues to set benchmarks for quality and sustainability in the industry.
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A2a's score of 59 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
A2a's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, A2A S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 5,600,628,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 9,350,588,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% per kilowatt-hour by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, A2A is committed to achieving a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 2 emissions by 2024 and a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect A2A's commitment to sustainable practices in the electric utilities sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,491,395,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 109,807,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,677,882,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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