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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In 2024, E.ON SE reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1980000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6410000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 125030000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the figures were similar, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2010000000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6170000000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 135920000000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, E.ON plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a target to become climate-neutral by 2040. E.ON's reduction initiatives include a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030 and 100% by 2040, also relative to 2019 levels. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities by 75% per kWh and other Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect E.ON's commitment to sustainable practices in the energy sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from E.ON SE, the parent company, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the organisation's climate impact and commitments.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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