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Electricity Distribution
BE
updated 2 months ago

Electrabel SA Sustainability Profile

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Electrabel SA, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Belgium (BE) and operates extensively across the country and neighbouring regions. Founded in the early 20th century, Electrabel has evolved into a key subsidiary of the ENGIE Group, focusing on electricity generation, natural gas supply, and energy services. The company is renowned for its diverse energy portfolio, which includes renewable energy sources, nuclear power, and gas-fired plants, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Electrabel has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in energy efficiency and a strong emphasis on reducing carbon emissions. As a leader in the Belgian energy market, Electrabel SA continues to drive the transition towards a greener future, making it a vital contributor to the region's energy landscape.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Electrabel SA's score of 82 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Electrabel SA's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Engie SA

As of the latest available data, Electrabel SA does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of recent emissions data. However, the company is a current subsidiary of Engie SA, which provides a framework for its climate commitments and initiatives. Electrabel SA's climate strategy is influenced by its parent company, Engie SA, which has set ambitious targets for carbon reduction. Engie has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 and has established science-based targets (SBTi) to guide its efforts. These targets are cascaded down to Electrabel SA, aligning its operations with broader corporate sustainability goals. While specific reduction targets for Electrabel SA are not detailed, the company is expected to adhere to the initiatives and performance metrics set by Engie SA, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Climate Action 100+ initiative. In summary, while Electrabel SA currently lacks specific emissions data, its climate commitments are closely tied to those of Engie SA, reflecting a corporate commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction in the energy sector.

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How Carbon Intensive is Electrabel SA's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Electrabel SA's primary industry is Electricity Distribution, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Electrabel SA'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 Electrabel SA is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Electrabel SA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Electrabel SA's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 39% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
39%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
36%
Investments
21%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
Capital Goods
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Electrabel SA'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.

Electrabel SA has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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