Gruppo Hera
Gruppo Hera, officially known as Hera S.p.A., is a leading multi-utility company headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Established in 2002, it has rapidly expanded its operations across various regions, primarily serving Emilia-Romagna, Marche, and parts of Veneto. The company operates in the energy, water, and waste management sectors, providing essential services that are both sustainable and innovative. Hera is renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability and customer-centric solutions, offering a diverse range of services including waste collection, water treatment, and energy distribution. Its unique approach to integrating these services has positioned it as a key player in the Italian utility market. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, Gruppo Hera continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted provider in the industry.
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Gruppo Hera's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gruppo Hera reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,628,100,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 935,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 11,692,495,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, particularly the use of sold products. For the previous year, 2022, the total emissions were about 13,187,700,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 936,600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 12,251,142,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Gruppo Hera has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 83% in 2019 to 100% by 2023. For Scope 3 emissions, Hera aims to achieve a 30% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products by 2030 and a 50% reduction in emissions per MWh for all sold electricity over the same timeframe. These targets align with industry standards and reflect a commitment to significant climate action, contributing to the global effort to mitigate climate change.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,394,852,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 250,547,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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