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Elecnor Sustainability Profile

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Elecnor, officially known as Elecnor, S.A., is a prominent Spanish company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Established in 1958, Elecnor has evolved into a leader in the engineering and infrastructure sectors, with a strong presence across Europe, Latin America, and Africa. The company specialises in renewable energy, telecommunications, and civil engineering, offering innovative solutions that set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainability, Elecnor has achieved significant milestones, including the development of numerous wind and solar energy projects. Its core services encompass project management, construction, and maintenance, ensuring high-quality delivery tailored to client needs. Recognised for its expertise and reliability, Elecnor continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions.

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70

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Elecnor's score of 70 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elecnor's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Elecnor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 577.4 million kg CO2e, comprising 98.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 477.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 844.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 82.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 760.6 million kg CO2e. Elecnor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38% by 2035, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global temperature rise to below 2ºC. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel and energy-related activities by 18.5% within the same timeframe. In the near term, Elecnor aims for a more aggressive reduction of 58.8% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034 from a 2023 baseline, alongside a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets are part of Elecnor's broader commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from the parent company, Elecnor, S.A., ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals.

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20142018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
47,561,300
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
8,354,500
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Elecnor's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elecnor's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Elecnor's Location?

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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 Elecnor is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Elecnor's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Elecnor has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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