Iberdrola, officially known as Iberdrola S.A., is a leading global player in the distribution and trade services of electricity, headquartered in Bilbao, Spain (ES). Founded in 1992, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Iberdrola is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, offering a diverse range of services that include electricity generation, distribution, and retail. Its focus on sustainable practices and innovation sets it apart in the industry. With significant milestones such as becoming one of the largest wind energy producers worldwide, Iberdrola has solidified its market position as a pioneer in the transition to clean energy. The company continues to lead the way in providing reliable and eco-friendly electricity solutions.
+78 vs industry average
Iberdrola’s score of 94 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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Industry Intensity
Electricity Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity Distribution industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Iberdrola's reported carbon emissions
Iberdrola, a company in the "Distribution and trade services of electricity" industry based in Spain (ES), has reported a total of approximately 41.3 billion kg CO2e for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based: approximately 2.8 billion kg CO2e; location-based: approximately 2.8 billion kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions (approximately 30.0 billion kg CO2e).
For the year 2024, Iberdrola's total emissions were approximately 42.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 (approximately 8.9 billion kg CO2e), Scope 2 (market-based: approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e; location-based: approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions (approximately 31.5 billion kg CO2e).
The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including achieving carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, and aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2039. Iberdrola has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 65% by 2030, compared to a 2020 baseline. Within this, a specific target is set to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from power generation by 83% per kWh by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Iberdrola aims to reduce absolute emissions from the use of sold products by 42% and all remaining absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030.
Further long-term goals include a commitment to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2039, with specific targets for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from power generation to be reduced by 84% per kWh by the same year. Iberdrola also aims to reduce its emissions intensity to 50 gCO2/kWh globally by 2030 and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030 and aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. Iberdrola has signed the Climate Pledge.
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Iberdrola’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Iberdrola has set itself an environmental goal to reduce the intensity of its CO2 emissions to 50% below those of 2007 (to below 150 grams o…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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