Elia
Elia Group, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading transmission system operator in the energy sector, primarily focused on electricity. Founded in 2001, Elia has established itself as a key player in the European energy landscape, with significant operations in Belgium and Germany. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid. Elia's core services include the management and operation of high-voltage electricity networks, ensuring reliable energy supply while promoting innovation in energy technology. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the successful implementation of cross-border interconnections, enhancing energy security across Europe. With a strong market position, Elia is dedicated to facilitating the transition towards a greener energy future, making it a pivotal entity in the evolving energy industry.
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Elia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Elia Group reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 17,640,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 776,272,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and 1,330,550,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Belgium, the emissions were approximately 109,951,100 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 10,995,100 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 64,193,400 kg CO2e; Scope 3: 751,718,700 kg CO2e). Elia Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Additionally, Elia aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its own activities by 2030, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company previously targeted a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2014 baseline by 2022, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. Elia's emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from its own reporting and are not cascaded from any parent organization.
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| 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,260,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 280,589,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Elia is participating in some 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.
