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Abengoa Bioenergia SA Sustainability Profile

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Abengoa Bioenergia SA, a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, is headquartered in Seville, Spain. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in bioenergy, focusing on the production of biofuels and the development of innovative technologies for sustainable energy solutions. With operations spanning across Europe, North America, and South America, Abengoa Bioenergia is committed to advancing the bioenergy industry through its cutting-edge research and development initiatives. The company’s core offerings include the production of ethanol and biodiesel, derived from various feedstocks, which distinguishes it in a competitive market. Abengoa Bioenergia has achieved significant milestones, including the construction of one of the largest bioethanol plants in the world, reinforcing its position as a key contributor to the global transition towards renewable energy.

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How does Abengoa Bioenergia SA'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Abengoa Bioenergia SA's score of 20 is lower than 73% 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 Bioenergia SA's reported carbon emissions

In 2003, Abengoa Bioenergia SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.8 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises about 692.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions. Currently, Abengoa Bioenergia SA does not have any publicly disclosed reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate initiatives. The company is classified as a current subsidiary of Abengoa Bioenergia SA, with emissions data inherited from the parent company, Cox ABG Group, S.A., at a cascade level of 2. As of now, Abengoa Bioenergia SA's climate commitments and reduction initiatives remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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2003
Scope 1
692,206,000
Scope 2
-
Scope 3
1,112,899,000

How Carbon Intensive is Abengoa Bioenergia SA's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abengoa Bioenergia SA's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Abengoa Bioenergia SA's Location?

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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. This request for Abengoa Bioenergia SA is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Abengoa Bioenergia SA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 62% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

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2003
Purchased Goods and Services
100%

Abengoa Bioenergia SA's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Abengoa Bioenergia SA has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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