Central Puerto
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Central Puerto's score of 20 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Central Puerto's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Central Puerto reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 6,395,399,260 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 64,562,130 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were approximately 6,450,681,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from about 58,243,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Central Puerto has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term target demonstrates the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Overall, Central Puerto's emissions data and climate commitments indicate a proactive approach to sustainability, with a clear goal of achieving net zero emissions in the coming decades.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
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.
