Eon
E.ON SE, commonly referred to as E.ON, is a leading energy company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Established in 2000, E.ON has grown to become a prominent player in the European energy market, with significant operations across Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. The company focuses on providing innovative energy solutions, including electricity and gas distribution, renewable energy generation, and energy management services. E.ON is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, investing heavily in renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies. With a strong market position, E.ON has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its renewable energy portfolio and enhancing customer-centric services. The company's unique approach to energy transition and digitalisation sets it apart in the competitive energy landscape, making it a trusted partner for both residential and commercial customers.
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Eon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, E.ON SE reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 1,980,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 6,410,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 125,030,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw similar figures with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,010,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6,170,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 135,920,000,000 kg CO2e. E.ON has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030 and achieve 100% reduction by 2040, both relative to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, E.ON aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions by at least 50% by 2030, with specific targets of a 75% reduction in emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and a 42% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products. These targets are part of E.ON's broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their goals are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to making all its buildings carbon-neutral by 2030 and has outlined a pathway to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 90% by 2040. E.ON's headquarters is located in Germany (DE), and the emissions data is sourced directly from E.ON SE, ensuring accuracy and relevance in their climate reporting.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,530,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,370,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 71,020,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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