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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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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040, which is ten years ahead of the global standard. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Enel's reduction initiatives include a commitment to reduce all direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 99% from 2017 levels by 2040. Specific targets include achieving a Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity of 72 gCO2eq/kWh by 2030, representing an 80% reduction compared to 2017 levels, and reaching 0 gCO2eq/kWh by 2040. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and aligning its business model with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5 °C.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 |
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Enel is not participating in any 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.