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Elecnor

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Elecnor'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.

51

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Elecnor's score of 51 is higher than 99% 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 2023, Elecnor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 844,436,000 kg CO2e, comprising 82,322,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,511,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 760,603,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's expanding operations. Elecnor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by FY2035, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets an 18.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, as well as fuel and energy-related activities within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, Elecnor's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing climate change, despite the recent rise in emissions. The company continues to focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility as part of its operational strategy.

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Scope 1
47,561,300
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Scope 2
8,354,500
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elecnor's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low 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. Elecnor is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Elecnor is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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