Central Puerto S.A., headquartered in Argentina, is a leading player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on electricity generation. Established in 1992, the company has grown significantly, operating major facilities across Argentina, including thermal and renewable energy plants. Central Puerto is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes natural gas, hydroelectric, and wind power generation, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its capacity and investing in sustainable energy solutions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Central Puerto continues to be a key contributor to Argentina's energy landscape, recognised for its operational excellence and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
How does Central Puerto'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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Central Puerto's score of 17 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Central Puerto reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 6,395,399,260 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 64,562,130 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 6,450,681,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and declining slightly in 2023. For the previous years, emissions were as follows: in 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6,450,681,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 58,243,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions reached around 5,160,925,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 35,171,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Central Puerto has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further transparency regarding their long-term climate goals and actions. Overall, Central Puerto's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs, particularly in the energy sector, where significant reductions are essential for meeting global climate objectives.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,833,960,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 42,456,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,436,303,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Central Puerto 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.