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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
FR
updated 2 months ago

Voltalia Sustainability Profile

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Voltalia, officially known as Voltalia S.A., is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in France. Established in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across various regions, including Europe, Africa, and South America, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy solutions. Specialising in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, Voltalia focuses on solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass energy. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, with a diverse portfolio that caters to both utility-scale and distributed generation markets. With a strong market presence, Voltalia has achieved significant milestones, including the successful commissioning of numerous renewable energy plants. The company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and its strategic growth initiatives underscore its role as a key contributor to the global transition towards clean energy.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Voltalia's score of 70 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Voltalia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Voltalia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 573.4 million kg CO2e, comprising 33.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 537.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 897.0 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 32.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 862.8 million kg CO2e. Voltalia has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2022 levels. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its equipment by 2030. They have also established an environmental goal to avoid over 4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2027, utilising a methodology based on the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The emissions data for Voltalia is cascaded from its parent company, Voltalia SA, ensuring consistency and alignment with broader corporate sustainability initiatives.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
533,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Voltalia's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Voltalia's primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Voltalia's Location?

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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 Voltalia is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Voltalia's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Voltalia's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 38% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
58%
Capital Goods
26%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Business Travel
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Use of Sold Products
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Voltalia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Voltalia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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