- Higher fuel and raw material prices.
- Water scarcity forcing Pontevedra plant shutdown.
- Reduced availability of pomace affecting energy production.
- Eucalyptus moratorium in Galicia reducing wood availability.
- Tensions in the biomass market.
ENCE ENERGÍA Y CELULOSA, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, ENCE ENERGÍA Y CELULOSA, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 668.7K tCO2e (2021). By scope: Scope 1: 248.8K tCO2e (2021); Scope 2: 125.8K tCO2e (2021); Scope 3: 294.1K tCO2e (2021). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
668.7K tCO2e (2021)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 248.8K tCO2e (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 125.8K tCO2e (2021) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 294.1K tCO2e (2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 668.7K tCO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved historical minimum odour minutes in Navia and significant reduction in Pontevedra.
- Significant reductions in water consumption at both Navia and Pontevedra biofactories.
- Certified all centres with the AENOR Zero Waste certificate.
- Implemented first carbon sink project in Huelva, generating carbon credits.
- Reduced NOx emissions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce specific Scope 1 and 2 emissions from biofactories by 25% by 2025 (compared to 2018).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce direct emissions from biofactories by over 70% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
- Develop 20 biomethane plants with a capacity of >1,000 GWh/year by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionResponsible Supply ChainCommunity RelationsHealth and SafetyCircular EconomyRenewable Energy