Gasunie Sustainability Profile
Gasunie, officially known as N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie, is a leading European gas infrastructure company headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1963, Gasunie has played a pivotal role in the energy sector, focusing on the transport and storage of natural gas. With major operational regions spanning the Netherlands and Germany, the company is integral to the European gas market. Gasunie offers a range of core services, including gas transportation, storage solutions, and the development of sustainable energy projects. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, particularly in the transition towards renewable energy sources. Recognised for its robust infrastructure and strategic partnerships, Gasunie continues to strengthen its market position, contributing significantly to energy security and sustainability in Europe.
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Gasunie's score of 48 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Gasunie's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Gasunie reported total carbon emissions of approximately 614,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 340,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 284,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined totalled about 341,200,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In the Netherlands, Gasunie disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounting to approximately 16,400,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. The previous year's data (2023) indicated total global emissions of about 697,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 356,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 341,400,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 396,300,000 kg CO2e. Gasunie has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its total CO2 emissions related to natural gas transmission (Scope 1 and 2, market-based) by 34% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. Additionally, the company targets a reduction of methane emissions (CH4) to below 70,000 kg CO2e by 2030, representing a 49% decrease from 2020. For Scope 3 emissions, Gasunie aims for a reduction of 51.6% in emissions per euro of purchased product by 2030, with a further target of 66.3% by 2035. These commitments reflect Gasunie's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 307,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 78,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 115,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Gasunie's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Gasunie's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 28% last year and increased by approximately 148% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 46% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Gasunie's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Gasunie has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
