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EDP España, SA

EDP España, S.A., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Spain and operates extensively across various regions, including Portugal and Brazil. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leader in the electricity and natural gas markets, focusing on renewable energy solutions and sustainable practices. With a diverse portfolio that includes electricity generation, distribution, and retail services, EDP España is committed to innovation and environmental responsibility. The company is particularly noted for its investments in wind and solar energy, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. EDP España has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency, solidifying its position as a forward-thinking energy provider in Europe.

DitchCarbon Score

How does EDP España, SA'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.

55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

EDP España, SA's score of 55 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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EDP España, SA's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, EDP España, SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,306,900,200 kg CO2e, comprising 2,687,630 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 62,683,240 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,306,900,200 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 1,900,000 kg CO2e, and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from about 96,200,000 kg CO2e. EDP España is committed to significant climate action, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, and achieving Net Zero for overall emissions by 2040. The company has initiated a Mitigation Plan to analyse and implement actions for reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with the broader EDP Group's sustainability goals. The company's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions, with a focus on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in the near term while also tackling the more substantial Scope 3 emissions in the long run.

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202120222023
Scope 1
2,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
82,500,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,789,100,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. EDP España, SA's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, 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 EDP España, SA is in ES, 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.

EDP España, SA 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.

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

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