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Prysmian Group, commonly referred to as Prysmian, is a leading player in the field of communication and energy wire manufacturing, with its headquarters based in Italy. The company operates across multiple regions, including Europe, the Americas, and Asia, serving a diverse global customer base. Founded in 2011 through the merger of Prysmian and Draka, the firm has established itself as a key innovator in high-performance cables and systems.
Specialising in the design and production of electrical and optical cables, Prysmian’s products are integral to energy transmission, telecommunications, and infrastructure projects worldwide. Its commitment to technological advancement and quality has secured a strong market position, making Prysmian a notable leader in the industry. The company's expertise in custom solutions and sustainable practices further distinguishes it within the competitive wire manufacturing sector.
+34 vs industry average
Prysmian’s score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Prysmian, an "Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing" company headquartered in IT, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 100.98 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 263.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 360.09 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and about 100.36 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of the Scope 3 emissions came from the use of sold products, totalling approximately 85.98 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, accounting for around 13.01 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Prysmian's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 111.96 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 227.22 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 393.57 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and around 111.34 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 268.05 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 226.13 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at around 389.93 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 267.43 billion kg CO2e. The total emissions in 2022 were approximately 275.61 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of 297.73 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 367.38 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 274.94 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 285.27 billion kg CO2e, consisting of about 341.11 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 365.86 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and around 284.56 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Prysmian has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% within the same timeframe, as verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For the long term, Prysmian targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2035 from a 2019 baseline, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with a net-zero trajectory, with Prysmian committing to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain by 2050. These commitments have been set by Prysmian S.p.A. itself, as indicated by the cascade data.
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Prysmian commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
Prysmian commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2035.
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
Prysmian also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2035 from a 2019 base year, and to mantain at least 90% absolute reduc…
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90% reduction in Scope 2
Prysmian commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2035 from a 2019 base year, and to mantain at least 90% absolute redu…
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