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Open Grid Europe

Open Grid Europe GmbH, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is a leading player in the European energy sector, specialising in natural gas transmission and infrastructure. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a vital component of the energy supply chain, operating across key regions in Germany and beyond. With a focus on innovative pipeline solutions and sustainable energy management, Open Grid Europe offers a range of services, including gas transport, storage, and network access. Their commitment to safety and efficiency sets them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their robust infrastructure and strategic partnerships, Open Grid Europe plays a crucial role in ensuring energy security and facilitating the transition to renewable sources. Their dedication to operational excellence has solidified their position as a trusted provider in the gas transmission industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Open Grid Europe'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Open Grid Europe's score of 25 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Open Grid Europe's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Open Grid Europe reported carbon emissions of approximately 468,000,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1, as there were no reported Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 702,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, the company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions from a peak of approximately 871,000,000 kg CO2e in 2009. The emissions for 2020 were about 542,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they further decreased to approximately 489,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Open Grid Europe has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company continues to operate within the global context of increasing climate awareness and the need for substantial emissions reductions across the energy sector.

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Scope 1
871,000,000
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000,000,000,000
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Scope 2
59,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Open Grid Europe's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Open Grid Europe is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

Open Grid Europe 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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