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Endesa

Endesa, officially known as Endesa, S.A., is a leading energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Established in 1944, Endesa has grown to become a prominent player in the European energy sector, primarily operating in Spain and Portugal. The company focuses on electricity generation, distribution, and marketing, alongside natural gas services, catering to millions of customers. Endesa is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of products, including renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency services. With a strong market position, it has achieved significant milestones, such as being a key contributor to Spain's transition towards renewable energy sources. Endesa's dedication to customer service and environmental responsibility sets it apart in the competitive energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Endesa'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.

57

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

Endesa's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Endesa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Endesa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 46,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,651,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 291,915,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 33,410,298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Endesa's emissions data indicates a significant reliance on fossil fuels, particularly evident in its Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its total emissions. The company has not specified any formal reduction initiatives or targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for clearer commitments in the context of global climate goals. Overall, while Endesa has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.

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Scope 1
69,640,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
1,414,378,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Endesa'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. Endesa is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Endesa is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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