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 carbon 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 the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across its operations. Enel has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term goals to reduce Scope 1 emissions from power generation by 80% per kilowatt-hour (kWh) by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, Enel plans to cut Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 78% per kWh within the same timeframe. The company 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 and other relevant Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Enel's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating its leadership in the electric utilities sector.
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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 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.