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Iberdrola

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Iberdrola, officially known as Iberdrola, S.A., is a leading multinational utility company headquartered in Bilbao, Spain (ES). Founded in 1992, Iberdrola has established itself as a key player in the global energy sector, particularly in renewable energy, electricity generation, and distribution. The company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Latin America, focusing on sustainable energy solutions. Iberdrola is renowned for its commitment to clean energy, offering a diverse range of services including wind, solar, and hydroelectric power generation. Its innovative approach to energy transition has positioned it as a market leader, with significant achievements in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Iberdrola continues to drive advancements in the energy industry, making it a pivotal force in the global shift towards renewable resources.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Iberdrola's score of 65 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Iberdrola's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Iberdrola reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes, with total emissions amounting to approximately 39,304,150,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 10,587,589,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 1,746,827,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Iberdrola aspires to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, offsetting any residual emissions thereafter. Iberdrola's long-term commitment includes a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2039, with a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from a 2020 baseline. The company has also pledged to reduce the intensity of its emissions to 50 gCO2/kWh globally by 2030, reflecting a 73% reduction from previous levels. These commitments are part of Iberdrola's broader Climate Action Plan, which aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to keep global warming below 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating its leadership in the energy sector's transition to a low-carbon economy.

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20152017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
31,587,790,000
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Scope 2
964,920,000
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Scope 3
27,350,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iberdrola's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high 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 Iberdrola is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Iberdrola 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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