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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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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Liquids 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Gruppo Hera's score of 68 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gruppo Hera's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Gruppo Hera reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,735,800 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,177,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 167,100 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 11,558,800 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products (about 5,835,700 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 5,251,600 kg CO2e). Gruppo Hera has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 28% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses biogenic emissions from bioenergy and biodegradable waste. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% and aims for a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per MWh of sold electricity by 2030. The company has also pledged to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 83% in 2019 to 100% by 2023. Looking further ahead, Gruppo Hera aims for a long-term target of approximately 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate goals.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,394,852,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
250,547,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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000,000
Scope 3
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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
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gruppo Hera's primary industry is Natural Gas Liquids, 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 Gruppo Hera is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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