Acciona
Acciona, officially known as Acciona S.A., is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, headquartered in Madrid, Spain (ES). Founded in 1997, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, focusing on sectors such as construction, energy, water, and services. Acciona is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering unique solutions in renewable energy generation, particularly in wind and solar power. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of large-scale renewable projects that contribute to a greener future. With a robust market position, Acciona has been recognised for its innovative approach and dedication to environmental stewardship, making it a key player in the global transition towards sustainable development.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Acciona's score of 55 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Acciona's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Acciona reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,309,725,000 kg CO2e, comprising 181,819,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 110,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,309,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For the near term, Acciona has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions—covering areas such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and employee commuting—by 47% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Acciona's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 114,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 60,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,546,441,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Acciona is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
