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ES
updated 20 days ago

Abengoa, S.A.

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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.

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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.

35

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 35 is higher than 63% 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

In 2022, Abengoa, S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 823,363,000 kg CO2e, comprising 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 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (67,409,230 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (48,288,340 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the company emitted about 849,335,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 516,829,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 204,844,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 116,462,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Abengoa has set reduction targets aimed at decreasing the emissions intensity in permanent centres by 5% relative to 2015 levels, specifically for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets are set to be achieved by 2023. The emissions data is cascaded from Abengoa, S.A. as a current subsidiary, and the company actively participates in various climate initiatives, although specific SBTi targets were not reported. The commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.

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

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 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.

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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