Endesa, officially known as Endesa, S.A., is a leading company specialising in the distribution and trade services of electricity in Spain. Headquartered in Madrid, the company operates extensively across the Spanish market, serving millions of customers with reliable energy solutions. Since its founding in 1944, Endesa has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, continually advancing its infrastructure and service offerings.
The company’s core activities include the distribution of electricity and the provision of innovative energy management services. Endesa’s commitment to sustainability and technological innovation has helped it maintain a strong market position, making it one of Spain’s most recognised energy providers. Its focus on quality and efficiency underscores its role as a vital contributor to Spain’s energy landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity Distribution industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Endesa's reported carbon emissions
Endesa, headquartered in ES and operating in the distribution and trade services of electricity industry, has reported varying emissions figures across recent years. In 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 25.8 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 10.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 725.2 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 14.7 billion kg CO2e.
For 2024, Endesa reported total emissions of approximately 27.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 10 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 691.3 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 16.5 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were reported as nearly 29.5 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 11.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 640 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 17.2 billion kg CO2e.
Previously, in 2022, Endesa reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 13.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 398 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 21.7 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were around 10.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions approximately 438 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions about 21.7 billion kg CO2e.
Endesa has established significant climate commitments. The company aims for fully decarbonised generation by 2040 and has a target of achieving "Net-Zero" by 2040. It also commits to reducing specific Scope 1 emissions by 80% by 2030, compared to 2017 levels. Additionally, Endesa aims for complete decarbonisation by 2040. It is noted that Endesa's emissions data is cascaded from Endesa, S.A., with SBTi and CA100+ targets inherited from Enel SpA.
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Endesa’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Enel SpA
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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