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 total carbon emissions of approximately 64,970,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,980,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,410,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 64,970,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded similar figures, with total emissions of around 70,690,000,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 2,010,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,170,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). E.ON has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, with a target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities from purchased power sold to end-customers by 75% per kWh, and reduce other Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, all based on a 2019 baseline. These targets align with E.ON's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their goals as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is headquartered in Germany and operates within the electric utilities and independent power producers sector.
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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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Eon is participating in some 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.
