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Saras Sustainability Profile

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Saras, officially known as Saras S.p.A., is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in Italy. Established in 1962, the company has evolved into a leading integrated energy operator, with significant operations across Europe and the Mediterranean region. Saras is renowned for its advanced refining processes and innovative energy solutions, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. The company’s core offerings include refining crude oil into high-quality petroleum products and providing energy services that cater to diverse market needs. Saras stands out for its commitment to environmental responsibility and technological innovation, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Saras continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global energy landscape.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Saras's score of 46 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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Saras's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Saras S.p.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,740,357,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,603,437,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 452,140,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 40,740,357,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were the use of sold products, accounting for about 36,507,323,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, which contributed approximately 3,795,624,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Saras reported total emissions of about 41,837,413,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,104,895,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 499,794,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The data indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Saras has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, Saras S.p.A., reflecting their current subsidiary status. Overall, while Saras has made strides in reporting emissions across all scopes, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
528,984,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
517,421,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Saras's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Saras'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 Saras is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Saras's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Saras's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 3% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
90%
Purchased Goods and Services
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Saras'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.

Saras has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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Compare Saras's Emissions with Industry Peers

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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 4 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell

GB
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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 2 days ago

Valero Energy

US
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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 6 days ago

Hindustan Petroleum

IN
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Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying
Updated 6 days ago

Reliance Industries

IN
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Other business services (74)
Updated 3 days ago

Bharat Petroleum

IN
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Non-specified Petroleum Products
Updated 6 days ago

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