Latvenergo AS, a leading energy company based in Latvia, has been a cornerstone of the Baltic energy sector since its establishment in 1939. Headquartered in Riga, the company operates primarily in Latvia, with significant activities in Estonia and Lithuania. Specialising in electricity and heat generation, transmission, and distribution, Latvenergo is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core products include electricity supply, thermal energy, and various energy-related services, distinguished by their focus on renewable resources and energy efficiency. Over the years, Latvenergo has achieved notable milestones, including the integration of advanced technologies in its operations, positioning itself as a market leader in the region. With a strong emphasis on customer service and environmental responsibility, Latvenergo continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy in the Baltic states.
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In 2024, Latvenergo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,200,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 780,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 114,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,413,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were approximately 3,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 717,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 107,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,002,000,000 kg CO2e. Latvenergo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels, while also increasing the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in electricity generation to 80%. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving climate neutrality in electricity generation by 2040. The European Commission has provisionally agreed on a target to reduce emissions in the ETS sectors by 62% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, which aligns with Latvenergo's goals. The company also aims to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 20% by 2030. Overall, Latvenergo's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on significant reductions in both direct and indirect emissions.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,251,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 76,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Latvenergo 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.