Public Profile

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.

21

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Iren's score of 21 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

89%

Iren's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Iren reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,029,470,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,629,470,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 200,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 3,720,279,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Iren has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 7,593,892,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,459,223,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 109,857,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,041,122,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate commitments. Iren's emissions data reflects its operational impact and highlights the need for ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests that while the company is aware of its carbon footprint, it may benefit from establishing clearer climate goals to align with industry standards and expectations.

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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iren'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. Iren is headquartered in IT, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Iren is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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