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AES Bulgaria

AES Bulgaria, a subsidiary of the global energy leader AES Corporation, is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Established in 2001, the company has become a key player in the Bulgarian energy sector, focusing on the generation and distribution of electricity. With a commitment to sustainability, AES Bulgaria operates major facilities in the region, including the Maritsa East 1 power plant, which is renowned for its advanced technology and efficiency. The company offers a range of services, including renewable energy solutions and innovative energy management systems, setting it apart in a competitive market. AES Bulgaria has achieved significant milestones, such as being a pioneer in the integration of renewable energy sources in the country. With a strong market position, AES Bulgaria continues to lead the way in providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions, contributing to Bulgaria's energy independence and environmental goals.

DitchCarbon Score

How does AES Bulgaria'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.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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

AES Bulgaria's score of 30 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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AES Bulgaria's reported carbon emissions

In 2017, AES Bulgaria reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 69,189,140,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 226,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 15,421,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, AES Bulgaria is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. These initiatives reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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201220132014201520162017
Scope 1
82,330,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
87,000,000
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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
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. AES Bulgaria's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 AES Bulgaria is in BG, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

AES Bulgaria 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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