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Edp

EDP, or Energias de Portugal, is a leading player in the global energy sector, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1976, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Brazil, focusing on renewable energy, electricity distribution, and natural gas. EDP is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, with a significant portion of its energy generation coming from wind and solar sources. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a substantial reduction in carbon emissions and a strategic shift towards green energy solutions. EDP's core services encompass electricity generation, distribution, and retail, distinguished by innovative technologies and a customer-centric approach. As a prominent advocate for clean energy, EDP continues to enhance its market position, earning recognition for its efforts in promoting a sustainable energy future.

DitchCarbon Score

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Edp's score of 73 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Edp's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, EDP (Energias de Portugal) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19,493,230,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 958,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 9,594,690,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, their total emissions were around 2,068,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 3,494,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,275,300,000 kg CO2e. EDP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the baseline year. Near-term targets include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per MWh generated by 2030, and an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 emissions from sold electricity by the same year. Additionally, EDP plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 45% by 2030. For Scope 1 emissions, EDP aims for a 65% reduction from a 2021 baseline by 2030, and for Scope 2 emissions, a 50% reduction from the same baseline. They also target a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a commitment to reach near-zero emissions for these scopes by 2025. Overall, EDP's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions, aligning with global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Edp's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Edp is in PT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Edp is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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