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IT
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Gruppo Cap Sustainability Profile

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Gruppo Cap, officially known as Gruppo Cap Holding, is a leading water management company headquartered in Italy. Established in 2008, it has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the water and wastewater sector, primarily serving the Lombardy region and surrounding areas. Specialising in the provision of integrated water services, Gruppo Cap focuses on sustainable management, innovative technologies, and environmental protection. Its core offerings include water supply, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure development, distinguished by a commitment to quality and sustainability. Recognised for its efforts in promoting circular economy practices, Gruppo Cap has achieved significant milestones, including awards for excellence in service delivery. With a strong market position, the company continues to drive advancements in the water industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services for its growing customer base.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Gruppo Cap's score of 49 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gruppo Cap's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gruppo Cap reported total carbon emissions of approximately 175,084,400 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 60,266,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,384,900 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of about 239,121,200 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes categories such as purchased goods and services (about 27,078,900 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 28,978,000 kg CO2e). Gruppo Cap has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In summary, Gruppo Cap is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across all scopes, demonstrating a strong commitment to climate action and sustainability in the water utilities sector.

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2015201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
65,950,000
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-
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gruppo Cap's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gruppo Cap's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gruppo Cap's Location?

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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. This request for Gruppo Cap is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gruppo Cap's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gruppo Cap's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 54% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 78% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 18% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Capital Goods
18%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
12%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%
Investments
8%
Waste Generated in Operations
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Gruppo Cap's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Gruppo Cap has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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