EDP

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is EDP doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 45

EDP has a DitchCarbon Score of 45, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, which is a measure of the greenhouse gases emitted relative to the value they generate. A higher score would suggest a lower carbon intensity and a stronger commitment to reducing emissions.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

EDP is part of the energy generation and distribution industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Medium

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Very high

EDP, located in Portugal, benefits from the country’s low carbon intensity, which positively influences the company’s sustainability profile. Operating in a region with a strong commitment to low carbon emissions aids EDP’s efforts in maintaining environmentally friendly operations.
14.56%

...this company is doing 14.56% better in emissions than the industry average.

EDP, Energias de Portugal, is a prominent player in the energy generation and distribution industry, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Oviedo. As one of the major European operators, EDP offers services in both gas and electricity, and is recognized as the largest Portuguese industrial group. The company is a global leader in wind energy production and is committed to leading the energy transition towards sustainability, serving diverse markets across three continents.

Good news, EDP has set robust SBTi commitments

EDP has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This involves implementing strategies to cut emissions across both direct operations and indirect energy usage.
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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