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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Iren's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Iren's score of 28 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iren's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iren Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,629,470,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 200,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,720,279,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3 categories. Iren Group has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint by 2030. The company aims to decrease Scope 1 GHG emissions by 47% per megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity generated, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Iren plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030, up from 0% in 2020. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 13% reduction in emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and a 25% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products, both from a 2020 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Iren Group's dedication to sustainability and its role in the energy sector.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 119,737,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Iren is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
