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YPF Luz

YPF Luz, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Argentina and operates extensively across the country. Founded as a subsidiary of YPF S.A., the company focuses on the generation and distribution of electricity, primarily from renewable sources, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation, YPF Luz offers a diverse range of services, including power generation, energy management, and consulting. Its unique approach to integrating renewable technologies sets it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, contributing to Argentina's energy transition and enhancing its market position. Recognised for its dedication to sustainability and efficiency, YPF Luz continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of energy in Argentina, making strides towards a greener economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does YPF Luz'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.

23

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

YPF Luz's score of 23 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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YPF Luz's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, YPF Luz reported carbon emissions of approximately 4,459,942,440 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 23,096,970 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The total emissions for these scopes amounted to about 4,483,039,410 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of approximately 3,578,316,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 66,304,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 3,644,620,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, YPF Luz has shown a trend of decreasing emissions from 2018, where total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 were about 18,836,242,000 kg CO2e, to 2021, where they reported approximately 16,360,468,000 kg CO2e. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action. YPF Luz's emissions profile includes significant contributions from Scope 3, particularly from the use of sold products, which reached approximately 63,008,368,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This highlights the importance of addressing emissions beyond direct operations. Overall, while YPF Luz has made strides in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments in the future.

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Scope 1
17,951,758,000
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Scope 2
16,143,028,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. YPF Luz'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. YPF Luz is headquartered in AR, 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.

YPF Luz 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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