Verbund

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Verbund doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 48

Verbund has a DitchCarbon Score of 48 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, suggesting there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would demonstrate a stronger commitment to lowering carbon intensity and enhancing sustainability efforts.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Verbund is part of the energy generation and distribution industry, which has a low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. 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

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Verbund is situated in Austria, a country with a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by providing a cleaner energy grid.

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17.56%

...this company is doing 17.56% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Vienna, VERBUND is Austria’s premier electricity company and a major player in the European energy generation and distribution industry. Specializing in hydropower, the company boasts a production portfolio that is nearly 100% renewable, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation in energy solutions. With a workforce of 3,000 and a turnover of 2.8 billion euros in 2016, VERBUND operates across 12 countries, offering services that span production, transportation, and international sales and marketing of electricity.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Verbund

Verbund should establish transparent and scientifically grounded goals for diminishing their Scope 3 emissions and actively encourage sustainability across their entire supply chain, potentially reducing emissions by 35%.

Bad news, Verbund hasn't committed to SBTi targets yet

Verbund has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative by aligning its operations and strategies with the goal to limit global warming. This means the company is actively working to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science.
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