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updated 13 days ago

Empresas Publicas De Medellin

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Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) is a leading public utility company headquartered in Medellín, Colombia. Founded in 1955, EPM has established itself as a key player in the energy, water, and telecommunications sectors, primarily serving the Antioquia region and beyond. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable development and innovation, offering a diverse range of services including electricity generation, water supply, and broadband connectivity. EPM's unique approach to integrating renewable energy sources has positioned it as a pioneer in Colombia's utility industry. With significant achievements such as expanding its service coverage and enhancing operational efficiency, EPM continues to play a vital role in the region's economic growth and environmental stewardship. As a trusted provider, EPM remains dedicated to delivering high-quality services while fostering community development and sustainability.

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How does Empresas Publicas De Medellin'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.

44

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Empresas Publicas De Medellin's score of 44 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Empresas Publicas De Medellin's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 368,228,600 kg CO2e. This figure includes 254,926,710 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, which accounted for about 26,049,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 113,301,890 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, reached a staggering 3,531,484,000 kg CO2e. EPM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a carbon-neutral operation by 2025. This goal aligns with Colombia's commitment under the 2015 Paris Agreement, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline year. The company is focused on achieving resilient and carbon-efficient operations by 2030, with a significant reduction target of 51% across all scopes. EPM's emissions data is sourced directly from the organisation, with no cascading from a parent company. The commitment to sustainability and reduction initiatives reflects EPM's proactive approach to addressing climate change and contributing to national and global environmental goals.

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Scope 1
267,862,000
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Scope 2
644,157,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Empresas Publicas De Medellin'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 Empresas Publicas De Medellin is in CO, 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.

Empresas Publicas De Medellin 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.

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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