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Grupo Energia Bogota

Grupo Energía Bogotá, commonly referred to as GEB, is a leading energy company headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. Established in 1896, GEB has evolved into a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on electricity and natural gas distribution, as well as telecommunications. The company operates extensively across Colombia and has a significant presence in several Latin American countries. GEB is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and innovative infrastructure projects, which set it apart in the competitive energy market. With a diverse portfolio that includes power generation, transmission, and distribution, GEB has achieved notable milestones, reinforcing its position as a market leader. The company’s dedication to operational excellence and customer service has earned it recognition as a trusted provider in the region.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Grupo Energia Bogota's score of 35 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grupo Energia Bogota's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Grupo Energía Bogotá reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 16,721,470 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 613,930 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,631,940 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,974,760 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (1,712,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 24,148,500 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 18,741,290 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 593,520 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,803,510 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Grupo Energía Bogotá has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company continues to disclose emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting.

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179,742,600
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Scope 2
2,404,900
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Scope 3
2,733,700
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grupo Energia Bogota's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Grupo Energia Bogota is in CO, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Grupo Energia Bogota is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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