Iren
Iren S.p.A., commonly referred to as Iren, is a prominent player in the Italian energy and utilities sector, headquartered in Turin, Italy. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, and Lombardy. Iren is dedicated to providing integrated services in electricity, gas, water, and waste management, distinguishing itself through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a focus on renewable energy and smart solutions, Iren has achieved significant milestones, including investments in green technologies and infrastructure. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top utility providers in Italy. Iren's unique approach to service delivery and customer engagement has solidified its reputation as a leader in the transition towards a more sustainable future.
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Iren's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iren reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,629,470,000 kg CO2e in Italy, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products (about 2,066,851,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 772,936,000 kg CO2e). The company also disclosed Scope 2 emissions of about 200,969 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on reducing indirect emissions associated with energy consumption. Iren has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47% reduction in the carbon intensity of energy production (Scope 1) by 2030, targeting a carbon intensity of 176 gCO2eq/kWh. Additionally, the company plans to achieve zero Scope 2 market-based emissions by 2030 through the purchase of 100% green energy. For Scope 3, Iren aims to avoid 43% of CO2 emissions through waste recovery by 2025 compared to 2019 levels. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Iren SpA. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, reflecting a commitment to reducing its overall carbon footprint and contributing to climate action.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,856,313,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 119,737,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 470,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Iren is not participating in any 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.
