Erg
Erg, officially known as Erg S.p.A., is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1938, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in renewable energy and traditional power generation across Europe. Erg is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, focusing on wind and solar energy solutions that set it apart in a competitive market. With a diverse portfolio that includes electricity generation, energy trading, and integrated energy services, Erg has positioned itself as a leader in the transition towards greener energy sources. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in renewable projects, which have bolstered its market position. Erg's innovative approach and dedication to environmental responsibility continue to drive its success in the ever-evolving energy landscape.
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Erg's score of 35 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Erg's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, ERG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 174,038,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,133,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 208,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly higher at approximately 172,697,000 kg CO2e. ERG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72% per MWh by 2027. Additionally, ERG plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 94% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 94.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from power generation by 2040, and a 95.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities covering all sold electricity. Furthermore, ERG aims to reduce all other Scope 3 emissions by 97% per MWhe within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect ERG's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,230,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Erg 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.
