Aguas Andinas, officially known as Aguas Andinas S.A., is a leading water utility company headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Established in 1990, the company has become a pivotal player in the water and sanitation industry, primarily serving the Metropolitan Region of Santiago and surrounding areas. Specialising in the provision of drinking water and wastewater treatment services, Aguas Andinas is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of advanced technologies for water management and conservation. With a strong market position, Aguas Andinas is recognised for its efforts in enhancing water quality and accessibility, making it a trusted name in the Chilean water sector. Its dedication to environmental stewardship and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a leader in the industry.
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In 2024, Aguas Andinas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 166,241,000 kg CO2e, comprising 64,524,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 80,379,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 158,536,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 61,831,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 24,532,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 72,174,000 kg CO2e. Aguas Andinas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 56% by 2030, using a 2017-2018 average as the baseline. This target is part of their broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which also includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 16% over the same timeframe. These targets reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the water utility sector in Chile. The emissions data is cascaded from Aguas Andinas S.A., which is a current subsidiary, and the targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a long-term vision to further reduce emissions by 2035.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,563,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 86,115,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 93,275,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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