Acea
Acea S.p.A., headquartered in Rome, Italy, is a leading player in the utilities sector, primarily focusing on energy, water, and environmental services. Founded in 1909, Acea has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio and the enhancement of its water management systems across various regions in Italy. The company offers a diverse range of services, including electricity distribution, water supply, and waste management, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Acea's unique approach integrates advanced technology to optimise resource management, positioning it as a frontrunner in the Italian market. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, Acea continues to achieve notable recognition for its efforts in promoting sustainable development and enhancing urban infrastructure.
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Acea's score of 32 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Acea's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Acea SpA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,169,157,000 kg CO2e, comprising 369,160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 329,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,691,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Acea has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant targets set for the near term. Acea has committed to a 56% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions per megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity generated by 2032, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 32% reduction in absolute Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. For Scope 3 emissions, Acea targets a 30% reduction in emissions associated with the use of sold products, alongside a 56% reduction in emissions from fuel and energy-related activities covering all sold electricity per MWh. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Acea's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the electric utilities sector.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 246,218,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 473,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Acea is committed to some 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.
