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Electricity Supply Board Esb

Electricity Supply Board (ESB), headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading utility company in the energy sector, primarily focused on electricity generation, distribution, and supply. Established in 1927, ESB has played a pivotal role in Ireland's energy landscape, evolving through significant milestones such as the transition to renewable energy sources and the expansion of its infrastructure across the country. With operations spanning major regions in Ireland, ESB offers a diverse range of services, including electricity supply, grid management, and energy solutions. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the industry, as the company actively invests in renewable energy projects and smart grid technologies. Recognised for its reliability and customer service, ESB continues to maintain a strong market position, contributing to Ireland's energy transition and supporting the nation's economic growth.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Electricity Supply Board Esb's score of 38 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Electricity Supply Board Esb's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,679,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,259,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 783,535,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 3,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from the value chain. ESB has set a significant climate commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, with a comprehensive strategy that encompasses all scopes of emissions. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and transitioning towards sustainable energy practices. In recent years, ESB has demonstrated a commitment to improving its carbon intensity in electricity generation, with reported values of 0.378 kg CO2e per kWh in 2023, indicating a positive trend towards lower emissions in its operations. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability initiatives and reducing its overall environmental impact.

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12,563,000
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Scope 2
14,051,000
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Scope 3
3,260,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Electricity Supply Board Esb's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for Electricity Supply Board Esb is in IE, 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.

Electricity Supply Board Esb 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
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