E.ON SE, commonly referred to as E.ON, is a leading player in the distribution and trade services of electricity, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 2000, E.ON has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and innovative services.
E.ON's core offerings include electricity distribution, energy trading, and customer-centric energy solutions, setting it apart with a commitment to sustainability and digital transformation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in renewable energy integration and smart grid technologies, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the energy sector. With a robust market presence and a dedication to enhancing energy efficiency, E.ON continues to shape the future of energy distribution in Europe.
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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 31% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Eon's reported carbon emissions
E.ON SE, headquartered in Germany and operating in the electricity distribution and trade services sector, reported a total of approximately 85.06 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In terms of specific scope emissions for 2025: * **Scope 1:** Approximately 1.86 billion kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (about 1.74 billion kg CO2e) and with smaller contributions from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions. * **Scope 2:** Approximately 6.54 billion kg CO2e (market-based), compared to 3.35 billion kg CO2e (location-based). * **Scope 3:** Approximately 58.38 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the largest contributor (about 54.23 billion kg CO2e). Other significant categories include upstream leased assets (about 1.56 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 2.45 billion kg CO2e). E.ON SE has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for climate neutrality by 2040. Furthermore, E.ON is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030 and by 100% by 2040, relative to a 2019 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, E.ON intends for them to be climate-neutral by 2050, with an interim goal of approximately 50% reduction by 2030. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated E.ON SE's near-term targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. The SBTi also acknowledges E.ON's commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 75% per kWh for fuel and energy-related activities from purchased power sold to end-customers, and by 42% for the use of sold products from fossil fuels distributed but not sold, both by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, E.ON commits to a 50% reduction in all other absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. E.ON SE is also recognised as a 'BA1.5 member' by the SBTi, indicating a commitment aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Eon’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
13 goals2050
50% reduction in scope 3 total
E.ON intends for its Scope 3 emissions to be climate-neutral by 2050 (and for these emissions to be about 50 percent lower by 2030).
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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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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