Acciona Energía Sustainability Profile
Acciona Energía, a leading player in the renewable energy sector, is headquartered in Spain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Latin America. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, focusing on wind, solar, and hydroelectric power generation. With a commitment to innovation, Acciona Energía offers unique services that include the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. The company is recognised for its significant contributions to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices. Acciona Energía's market position is bolstered by its impressive portfolio, which includes over 10,000 MW of installed capacity worldwide. Notable achievements include numerous awards for sustainability and efficiency, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the global transition to clean energy.
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Acciona Energía's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Acciona Energía reported total carbon emissions of approximately 467,795,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,187,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,858,000 kg CO2e (with a market-based approach accounting for 292,000 kg CO2e), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 455,029,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 13,000,000 kg CO2e. Acciona Energía has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2040 for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) and by 2050 for its Scope 3 emissions. These targets reflect a long-term strategy to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and align with global climate goals. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Corporación Acciona Energías Renovables, S.A., indicating a structured approach to sustainability across its corporate family. Acciona Energía's commitment to transparency and accountability in emissions reporting is evident, as they disclose emissions across all relevant scopes, including detailed breakdowns of their Scope 3 emissions categories.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 372,736,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Acciona Energía's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Acciona Energía's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 38% last year and increased by approximately 22% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Acciona Energía'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 Energía has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
