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Ascendi

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Ascendi, officially known as Ascendi – Gestão de Estradas, S.A., is a prominent player in the infrastructure sector, headquartered in Portugal (PT). Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leader in the management and operation of toll roads, with significant activities across Portugal and other European regions. Specialising in the development and maintenance of transport infrastructure, Ascendi offers unique solutions that enhance road safety and efficiency. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in the industry, ensuring that they meet the evolving needs of modern transport. With a strong market position, Ascendi has achieved notable milestones, including the successful management of several key toll concessions. Their focus on quality and customer satisfaction has solidified their reputation as a trusted partner in the infrastructure landscape.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Ascendi's score of 17 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ascendi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ascendi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e in Portugal, comprising 3,129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,019,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In 2022, Ascendi's emissions in Portugal were about 2,494,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,485,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,094,000 kg CO2e. The total global emissions for the same year reached approximately 711,334,000 kg CO2e. Ascendi has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of Ascendi's operations. Overall, while Ascendi has made strides in emissions reporting, further commitments and reduction strategies are necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ascendi's primary industry is Construction work (45), 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. This request for Ascendi is in PT, which has a low 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.

Ascendi 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.

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UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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