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Acea

Acea S.p.A., headquartered in Rome, Italy, is a leading player in the utilities sector, primarily focusing on energy, water, and environmental services. Founded in 1909, Acea has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio and the enhancement of its water management systems across various regions in Italy. The company offers a diverse range of services, including electricity distribution, water supply, and waste management, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Acea's unique approach integrates advanced technology to optimise resource management, positioning it as a frontrunner in the Italian market. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, Acea continues to achieve notable recognition for its efforts in promoting sustainable development and enhancing urban infrastructure.

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35

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Acea's score of 35 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acea's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Acea reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 369,160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 329,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,691,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 416,618,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 2 emissions from 348,443,000 kg CO2e in the same year. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 2,323,676,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Acea has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. Their strategy includes enhancing energy efficiency, reusing purified wastewater in processes, and significantly increasing renewable energy generation. These initiatives are part of a long-term plan that targets both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with ongoing efforts to adapt to climate change and improve infrastructure resilience.

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Scope 1
246,218,000
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Scope 2
473,700,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acea's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Acea is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Acea is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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