Acciona, officially known as Acciona S.A., is a prominent player in the Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction industry, headquartered in Spain (ES). Founded in 1997, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Latin America. Acciona is renowned for its commitment to sustainable infrastructure development, focusing on renewable energy, water management, and transportation projects.
With a diverse portfolio that includes construction, engineering, and project management services, Acciona stands out for its innovative approach and dedication to environmental stewardship. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its sustainable practices and large-scale projects. As a leader in the construction sector, Acciona continues to shape the future of infrastructure with its unique blend of expertise and commitment to sustainability.
+79 vs industry average
Acciona’s score of 97 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Acciona's reported carbon emissions
Acciona, headquartered in Spain and operating in the 'Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction' sector, is committed to significant carbon emission reductions. For the reporting year 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 3.59 billion kg CO2e. This figure is broken down into Scope 1 emissions of about 196.98 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8.12 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 3.43 billion kg CO2e. The primary contributors to Acciona's Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were purchased goods and services (approximately 1.95 billion kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (approximately 708.65 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, Acciona's total emissions were approximately 3.23 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 180.58 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 16.67 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 3.09 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Acciona disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 199.19 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 22.70 million kg CO2e.
Acciona has set ambitious climate targets aligned with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, as advocated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and a 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Acciona has committed to achieving Net Zero status by 2040 for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions and by 2050 for its Scope 3 emissions. These targets involve a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both compared to the 2017 baseline. Acciona has also joined the Climate Pledge.
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Acciona’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
60% reduction in all scopes
SPT 1: Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% in the period 2017-2030, in line with the 1.5ºc Scenario and the Science Based Targets Initiati…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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