Endesa, officially known as Endesa, S.A., is a prominent player in the Other Business Services sector, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1944, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a leader in the energy market across Spain and Portugal. Endesa primarily focuses on electricity generation, distribution, and marketing, offering innovative solutions that cater to both residential and commercial clients.
With a commitment to sustainability, Endesa has made substantial investments in renewable energy, positioning itself as a key contributor to the transition towards a greener economy. The company is recognised for its robust market presence, serving millions of customers and achieving notable milestones in energy efficiency and customer service. Endesa's unique blend of traditional and renewable energy sources sets it apart in a competitive landscape, reinforcing its status as a trusted energy provider in the Iberian Peninsula.
+49 vs industry average
Endesa’s score of 81 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Endesa's reported carbon emissions
Endesa, headquartered in Spain and operating within the "Other business services (74)" industry, has demonstrated varying levels of carbon emissions across its reporting years. For 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 2.6 x 10^7 kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions amounting to roughly 1.0 x 10^10 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 6.3 x 10^8 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 6.6 x 10^9 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 2.9 x 10^7 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.17 x 10^10 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 6.4 x 10^8 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.7 x 10^10 kg CO2e.
Endesa is committed to decarbonisation with ambitious emission reduction plans. The company has set a target of achieving fully decarbonised generation by 2040. Furthermore, Endesa aims to become "Net-Zero" by 2040. A specific near-term intensity target for Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation is 145 gCO2eq/kWh, representing an approximate 67% reduction compared to 2017 levels by 2025.
Some emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Enel SpA, reflecting Endesa's position as a current subsidiary within the corporate family. This cascading applies to SBTi, CA100, and RTZ initiatives.
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Endesa’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2040
Endesa aims to become “Net-Zero” by 2040
Endesa aims to become “Net-Zero” by 2040.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Enel SpA
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Inherited from Enel SpAEmissions comparison with industry peers
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