Photon Energy

Photon Energy, a Netherlands-based company operating in the electricity by solar thermal sector, has disclosed its carbon emissions for recent years, with a focus on Scope 1 and Scope 2.

For 2024, Photon Energy reported approximately 317,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 349,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 included approximately 160,500 kg CO2e for business travel and about 628,000 kg CO2e for employee commute. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 were approximately 665,800 kg CO2e. The company also noted CO2e emissions avoided of approximately 66,682,000 tonnes.

In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 247,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 193,400 kg CO2e, resulting in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 670,800 kg CO2e.

For 2022, Photon Energy reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 240,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 169,600 kg CO2e, with a combined total of approximately 562,800 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2.

In 2021, the company reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 342,800 kg CO2e. Emissions for 2020 were approximately 286,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2.

Photon Energy's climate commitments include a focus on sustainability reporting, evidenced by its inclusion in sustainability reports. While specific reduction targets or SBTi commitments are not detailed in the provided data, the company's operational context within the solar thermal industry inherently aligns with renewable energy generation, which is a key driver for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The reporting of "CO2e emissions avoided" further underscores their contribution to climate mitigation efforts.