Acciona Sustainability Profile
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
How does Acciona'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.
Industry Benchmark
Acciona's score of 55 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Acciona's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Acciona reported total carbon emissions of approximately 165,471,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This marks a decrease from 2024, where emissions were about 177,578,000 kg CO2e, and from 2023, which recorded approximately 189,686,000 kg CO2e globally. In Spain, the company’s emissions for 2023 were about 36,000,000 kg CO2e. Acciona has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of Acciona's commitment to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Acciona is also committed to becoming a carbon-neutral company in its direct operations by 2030, offsetting any remaining emissions in Scopes 1 and 2. The company has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C manifesto, reinforcing its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,621,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 118,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
How Carbon Intensive is Acciona's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Acciona's Location?
Acciona's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Acciona's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 11% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.
Top Scope 3 Categories
Acciona'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.
Acciona has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura, S. A. B. de C. V.
SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Acciona's sustainability data and climate commitments