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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In 2019, Abengoa Bioenergia SA reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 1,125,206,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 1,125,206,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 236,236,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 313,272,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included contributions from business travel (about 1,317,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 231,845,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (around 3,558,000 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (about 76,552,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2018, the company reported total emissions of approximately 738,458,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 313,746,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 773,486,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2018 to 2019, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3 categories. Abengoa Bioenergia SA has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Cox ABG Group, S.A., reflecting the company's performance within the broader corporate family context. Overall, while Abengoa Bioenergia SA has provided detailed emissions data, it currently lacks defined reduction targets or climate pledges, which are essential for demonstrating commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2003 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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Scope 1 | 692,206,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,112,899,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Abengoa Bioenergia SA 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.