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Empresas Publicas De Medellin

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

36

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Empresas Publicas De Medellin's score of 36 is higher than 64% 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 2022, Empresas Publicas De Medellin (EPM) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 943,106,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a significant reduction from 2021, where emissions were about 2,740,352,830 kg CO2e, comprising 1,952,083,430 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 788,269,410 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025 and a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline year. These targets align with Colombia's commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement. EPM is focused on achieving resilient and carbon-efficient operations, contributing to broader climate goals while enhancing sustainability in its business practices.

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201920202021
Scope 1
267,862,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
644,157,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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

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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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