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Verbund

Verbund AG, commonly referred to as Verbund, is a leading Austrian energy company headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Established in 1947, Verbund has grown to become a key player in the European energy sector, primarily focusing on hydropower generation, electricity supply, and renewable energy solutions. With a strong operational presence in Austria and Germany, the company harnesses its extensive portfolio of hydroelectric plants to deliver sustainable energy. Verbund is renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability, offering innovative products and services that cater to the evolving energy market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its renewable energy capacity and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. As a market leader, Verbund continues to drive the transition towards a greener energy future, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the industry.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Verbund's score of 47 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Verbund's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Verbund reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,353,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 292,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 258,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 4,353,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 5,228,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 585,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 278,000,000 kg CO2e. Verbund's emissions have shown a downward trend over the years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 1,260,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 292,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, Verbund's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is evident through their decreasing figures, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, but further transparency regarding specific reduction targets would enhance their climate commitment profile.

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Scope 1
1,260,000,000
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Scope 2
340,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
400,000,000
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. Verbund's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. This request for Verbund is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Verbund 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.

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

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