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.
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In 2024, Acciona reported total carbon emissions of approximately 208,431,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For 2023, the company disclosed emissions of about 202,490,000 kg CO2e, which included 181,819,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 20,670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to approximately 5,870,253,000 kg CO2e. Acciona has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2017 baseline. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Furthermore, the company has committed to a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Acciona's climate strategy includes becoming a carbon-neutral company in its direct operations by 2030, with plans to offset any remaining emissions. The company is also focused on innovative and sustainable practices to achieve these targets, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Acciona is participating in some 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.