Epal
Epal, officially known as Epal - Empresa Portuguesa de Alojamento, is a prominent player in the Portuguese hospitality industry, headquartered in Portugal (PT). Founded in 2000, Epal has established itself as a leader in providing innovative accommodation solutions, catering primarily to both local and international travellers. With a focus on unique lodging experiences, Epal offers a diverse range of services, including short-term rentals and bespoke hospitality options that stand out for their quality and customer-centric approach. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its operational reach across major European cities, solidifying its market position as a trusted name in the sector. Epal's commitment to excellence and sustainability has garnered recognition, making it a preferred choice for those seeking memorable stays in Portugal and beyond.
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Epal's score of 40 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Epal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, EPAL - Empresa Portuguesa das Águas Livres, S.A reported total carbon emissions of approximately 135,665,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 23,183,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 15,020,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 135,665,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from downstream transportation and distribution (15,781,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (94,224,000 kg CO2e). EPAL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by FY2029, using FY2019 as the baseline. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, specifically targeting reductions in purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, all by the same percentage and timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, EPAL's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects a strong commitment to sustainability within the water utilities sector in Portugal.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,676,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 36,417,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 142,374,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Epal 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.
