Enel
Enel, officially known as Enel S.p.A., is a leading multinational energy company headquartered in Rome, Italy. Established in 1962, Enel has evolved into a key player in the global energy sector, with significant operations across Europe, Latin America, and North America. The company primarily focuses on electricity and gas distribution, renewable energy generation, and innovative energy solutions. Enel is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, boasting a diverse portfolio that includes solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. This dedication to green energy has positioned Enel as a frontrunner in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. With numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives, Enel continues to set benchmarks in the energy industry, driving advancements in smart grids and digitalisation.
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Enel's score of 44 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Enel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Enel reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 95,550,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 34,510,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,510,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 56,530,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Enel has set ambitious near-term targets to achieve an 80% reduction in Scope 1 emissions per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from power generation by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 78% per kWh within the same timeframe. Enel also targets a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and a similar reduction for non-power generation emissions across Scope 1 and 2, as well as Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. Long-term, Enel is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This includes a complete elimination of Scope 1 emissions from power generation and a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities per kWh. Furthermore, Enel plans to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 non-power generation emissions and related Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Enel's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 127,800,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 370,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 7,727,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Enel 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.
