Gruppo Cap, officially known as Gruppo Cap Holding, is a leading water management company headquartered in Italy. Established in 2008, it has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the water and wastewater sector, primarily serving the Lombardy region and surrounding areas. Specialising in the provision of integrated water services, Gruppo Cap focuses on sustainable management, innovative technologies, and environmental protection. Its core offerings include water supply, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure development, distinguished by a commitment to quality and sustainability. Recognised for its efforts in promoting circular economy practices, Gruppo Cap has achieved significant milestones, including awards for excellence in service delivery. With a strong market position, the company continues to drive advancements in the water industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services for its growing customer base.
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In 2023, Gruppo Cap reported total carbon emissions of approximately 175,084,400 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 60,266,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,384,900 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 239,121,200 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 27,078,900 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 28,978,000 kg CO2e). Gruppo Cap has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from CAP Holding S.p.A., with no cascaded data from parent organizations. Gruppo Cap's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 65,950,000 | - | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Gruppo Cap's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 54% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 78% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 18% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Gruppo Cap 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.
