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Aguas Andinas

Aguas Andinas, officially known as Aguas Andinas S.A., is a leading water utility company headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Established in 1990, the company has become a pivotal player in the water and sanitation industry, primarily serving the Metropolitan Region of Santiago and surrounding areas. Specialising in the provision of drinking water and wastewater treatment services, Aguas Andinas is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of advanced technologies for water management and conservation. With a strong market position, Aguas Andinas is recognised for its efforts in enhancing water quality and accessibility, making it a trusted name in the Chilean water sector. Its dedication to environmental stewardship and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a leader in the industry.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Aguas Andinas's score of 58 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aguas Andinas's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Aguas Andinas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 166,241,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 64,524,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 21,338,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 80,379,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 158,536,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 61,831,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 24,532,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 72,174,000 kg CO2e. Aguas Andinas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by 2030, using the 2017-2018 average as a baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 16% over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, under Chilean legislation (Law 21.305), Aguas Andinas is committed to a 4% reduction in energy intensity by 2026, with 2021 as the baseline year. The company is also focused on achieving net-zero emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2035. Overall, Aguas Andinas is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aguas Andinas's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), 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 Aguas Andinas is in CL, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aguas Andinas 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.

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