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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In 2024, ERG S.p.A. reported total global emissions of approximately 209,673,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,118,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 242,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 208,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 173,933,000 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 GHG emissions by 72% per MWh by 2027 and to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 94% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, ERG plans to reduce Scope 1 and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 70.4% per MWh by 2027. 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 from fuel and energy-related activities within the same timeframe. Furthermore, ERG aims to cut all other Scope 3 emissions by 97% per MWhe by 2040. This emissions data and climate strategy are cascaded from ERG S.p.A., the parent company, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability within the energy sector.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 110,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Erg's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 21% last year and increased by approximately 618% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Erg has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
