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Aigues De Barcelona Empresa Metropolitana De Gestio Del Cicle Integral De Laigua

Aigües de Barcelona, officially known as Empresa Metropolitana de Gestió del Cicle Integral de l'Aigua, is a leading water management company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Established in 1867, the company has played a pivotal role in the sustainable management of the water cycle across the metropolitan region of Barcelona and its surrounding areas. Specialising in the comprehensive management of water resources, Aigües de Barcelona offers a range of services including water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental conservation. The company is recognised for its innovative approaches to water efficiency and sustainability, setting benchmarks in the industry. With a commitment to quality and customer service, Aigües de Barcelona has solidified its position as a key player in the water management sector, contributing significantly to the region's ecological and economic well-being.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aigues De Barcelona Empresa Metropolitana De Gestio Del Cicle Integral De Laigua'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.

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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

Aigues De Barcelona Empresa Metropolitana De Gestio Del Cicle Integral De Laigua's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aigues De Barcelona Empresa Metropolitana De Gestio Del Cicle Integral De Laigua's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Aigües de Barcelona, Empresa Metropolitana de Gestió del Cicle Integral de l'Aigua, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 515,395,639 kg CO2e. The company is committed to significant climate action, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Aigües de Barcelona has set ambitious near-term targets, including a 51.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% within the same timeframe. These targets also encompass a commitment to cut optional emissions from waste generated in operations by 46.2%. For long-term goals, Aigües de Barcelona plans to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2019 as the baseline year. The targets include biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aigues De Barcelona Empresa Metropolitana De Gestio Del Cicle Integral De Laigua's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Aigues De Barcelona Empresa Metropolitana De Gestio Del Cicle Integral De Laigua is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aigues De Barcelona Empresa Metropolitana De Gestio Del Cicle Integral De Laigua is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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